Vanessa

Ms Vanessa Abraham

Registered Psychotherapist

“As an Integrative Psychotherapist I offer an environment of compassion, warmth and hope, conducive to reflection, empowerment and growth.”

About Me

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate, warm, and hopeful environment. This space is designed for deep reflection. Here, you can explore your experiences and feelings without judgment, fostering genuine self-understanding. My approach empowers you to navigate personal challenges and cultivate lasting growth. It is ideal for anyone seeking a supportive setting to find their own way forward.

Approach

You’ll find sessions quietly attentive, a place to slow down and name what matters as we gently track feelings in the body and story. In-person in London or online in English, I work at a steady, collaborative pace—sometimes pausing to bring somatic awareness, other times using reflective notes or short practices between meetings. We focus on the threads that feed low self-worth, shame or overwhelm, linking insight to small, achievable shifts. This way of working often suits adults navigating life transitions, burnout or the dense work of rebuilding self-esteem.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory body to provide psychotherapy.

Credentials

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Centre for Counseling & Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)

Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy

Service Areas

Tottenham court Road

In-person & Online

Fitzrovia

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

Fitzrovia, London, United Kingdom