Vanessa Mount

9am - 7pm

Saturday sessions 10am - 4 pm 

Ex-military, now a multi-skilled therapist. The military provided me with valuable insights and experiences. It offered extensive exposure to witnessing various traumas and mental health impacts. As such, it highlighted the importance of mental health support and the benefit it brings to others. Having a multitude of skills means I can offer you a wide range of therapeutic options.

Having supported others for years through issues such as suicide, abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and the impacts of bereavement, I wanted to continue providing similar support through therapy.

I am very passionate about supporting others, not just through trauma and its impacts, but also other issues such as addiction, relationship problems, or the aftermath of an unhealthy relationship.

I can help you, safely explore whatever you choose, at your pace and comfort, discussing issues and experiences you wish to share and feel safe doing so.

I am qualified and well experienced in the following modalities:-

EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing) Level 1 & 2 Adults

EMDR Level 1 & 2 Advanced Child & Adolescent

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 

Clinical Hypnotherapy. 

Rewind Therapy 

Child and Adult Trauma-focused therapy

Person Centered Counselling (PCT)

Integrative counselling

I run my own private practice and work as an Assessment Officer and Counsellor, providing support to adults, young people, and children affected by sexual violence. I also work with children in care homes. I have also provided counselling in prisons, working with some very complex clients who experience PTSD, trauma, mental health issues, bereavement, disassociation, and relationship problems. 

Through guidance and support in a safe space free from judgement or external influences, you will be able to explore whatever you choose at a pace comfortable for you, around issues and experiences you wish to share.  

Life can be tough, filled with challenges that have helped build your character, but it may also be such experiences that have led you to seek counselling support.   

Your life experiences, cultural background, and upbringing are some of the reasons that make you unique! Therefore, anything you wish to work through in therapy will be tailored specifically to your individual needs.

There is a wide range of issues that clients bring to therapy, such as: -

General anxiety, social anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional, physical or sexual abuse, and OCD, to name but a few. Maybe you are currently feeling stuck, unable to share things that have happened with people close to you.

Perhaps you are very self-critical, lack confidence, and have low self-esteem, affecting your happiness and relationships. You may be struggling to move on with your life following the loss of a loved one, a job, a pet, or a home. 

No matter what the problem is, counselling can help you explore and understand events and relationships both past and present. It will enable you to process anything that is preventing you from being happy, helping you to come to terms with, accept, or move forward with your life. 

During the first session, we will conduct a thorough assessment. 

This will help identify the issues causing you pain, problems, and unhappiness, as well as areas where I can support you in feeling better. 

We will then explore various therapy options such as talking, CBT, EMDR, or a combination, and tailor the approach to your needs. 

I believe in helping you to get the most out of every session.