Hi and welcome.
I am a qualified therapist trained both in psychodynamic counselling and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). My oractice is informed by Existentialism and Systemic thinking.
If you are struggling in life and going through a tough time, suffering from relationship issues, low mood, depression, anxiety, life transitions, work stress/burnout, bereavement, pet-loss, suffering from the pain of an addicted loved one, or you are not sure what yet, I am here to listen and help.
I work in-person and online (via Zoom and WhatsApp). I work online only with people living and resident in UK.
I am queer fluid, an LGBTIQA+ ally, and I am sex-positive. I am neurodivergent-affirmative and pro-self-advocacy (knowing yourself, knowing your needs, and knowing how to get what you need). I am a Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD)-affirmative individual. I am anti-racist. I value diversity and I am against discrimination in all its forms. However, I know I must do my best to learn and be vigilant and aware of my blind spots.
For more information about me and how we can work together, you can check https://vanessazopptherapy.com or contact me.
- BSc (Honours) Psychology with Counselling BPS accredited - in progress - Open University
- Diploma in Online Counselling - OCST
- FdSc Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Accredited BACP Course) - Birkbeck
- HCE Psychodynamic Counselling and Organisational Dynamics - Birkbeck
- CPD accredited Certificate in Pet Bereavement Support - Blue Cross
BACP Accredited Member, MBACP (Accred)
NCPS Senior Accredited Registrant (SNCPS Acc.)
ACTO Professional Member
I also continue professional development expanding my skills and knowledge by regularly attending workshops, conferences and seminars as well as weekly clinical supervision.
Some of the CPDs (Continuous Professional Development) I have attended:
- Working Therapeutically with Violent Behaviour
- Helping to Build Shame Resilience Across the Disorders
- The Cost of caring Secondary Traumatic Stress and Practitioner Self-Care in the Caring Professionals
- Family and Beyond: An Introduction to Systemic Thinking
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