Vanessa Higgins

With over 10 years of experience as a professional counsellor, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging experiences. My expertise spans across various critical areas of mental health and emotional well-being including extensive work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life stress, and emotional distress. I provide tailored therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain emotional and mental wellness.

I have worked with organsations such as Cruse, Lighthouse, Barnardos, Womens Aid, Nexus, NI prison service, and other community based counselling services. I create a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to process their experiences, work through issues impacting their daily life and move forward finding ways to heal, recover and live life free from the weight of their troubles.

I provide compassionate support for individuals dealing with the grief of losing a signifiant person, and all other forms of loss, such as from relationships, jobs and ill health. Through counselling, I support clients to navigate the complex emotions associated with loss and together find ways to foster resilience and acceptance over time.

I use an integrative counselling approach, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Psychodynamic Theory. This allows me to adapt my methods to each client's unique needs, promoting personal growth and long-term well-being. 

My practice is grounded in deep empathy with a genuine commitment to helping others by focusing on creating safe, confidential spaces where clients feel comfortable to share, explore and heal.