Vanessa Stalker

I am available between 9am – 8pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

I work face to face, online (Zoom) or over the phone.

I am flexible and can offer you a regular time slot each week or you can book your next session at the end of the previous one. I can work with you on an open-ended basis or for an agreed amount of sessions.

I am a BUPA registered and approved therapist.

Hello, I’m Vanessa, a fully qualified accredited person-centred counsellor and clinical supervisor, working with adults of all ages.

Many of us at some point in our lives, feel the need to ask for help…. It may be a combination of experiences that leave us feeling drained and unable to cope, or a sudden crisis or trauma that destabilises our world. We can be left feeling angry, depressed, highly anxious and out of control, or even suicidal.

Counselling is an opportunity to explore these feelings in a safe, secure and confidential space, where we can together make sense of them and find a way forward that feels right for you.

Working together, I can help you live the life that you want to live, and not a life you feel you ought to live.  

I am a BACP (Accredited) Counsellor and qualified Clinical Supervisor. My qualifications include:

- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Strathclyde);

- Advanced (Level 6) Certificate in Clinical Supervision; and

- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.

As well as my private practice, I also work as a Wellbeing Wizard on The Worry Wizard’s Therapeutic team supporting children and young people (www.worrywizard.com). I do EAP work and am a Bupa recognised therapist.

I volunteered for many years with Cruse Bereavement and more recently with two local hospices. I regularly undertake CPD as well as specialist and creative training to further support my clients.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) which ensures information is protected under the Data Protection Act as well as compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate.

I offer a free initial appointment of 30 minutes either online or face to face, to find out what brings you to counselling, how I can help and whether we are a good fit. I will also tell you a little more about how I work and answer any questions you may have.

I am based in Hillmorton with on-site parking. If you are unable to travel, I also offer telephone or online/video sessions via Zoom.

I have availability for online and in person supervision sessions, during the daytime and in the evening.

Finding the right supervisor can be daunting, whether you are a student or an experienced counsellor, but is integral for your growth and wellbeing as well as best and ethical practice.

It is important that you feel comfortable and supported and I can offer you a safe and congruent space to explore your client work, whilst helping to nurture your own internal supervisor and professional development. I offer a warmth and openness in my practice, with gentle challenge when needed and a place to share your achievements, as well as your wobbles and doubts.

As a supervisor, I use the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision. This holistic approach explores the interactions between client, therapist and supervisor, whilst considering the broader context, relationships, interventions and personal impact of the work.

I am a person-centred counsellor with over 14 years’ experience in the charity sector and more recently in private practice, working with a wide range of clients. To get more of a sense of how I work, please see my counselling profile and website (www.hillmortoncounsellingcentre.co.uk).

If you are new to counselling or the helping professions and looking for a supervisor or you are qualified and want a change of pace, please get in touch for a chat and we can explore your goals and see if I am the right fit for you. 

I am a person-centred counsellor, supervising trainee and qualified counsellors working with individual adults. I offer supervision online and in person and I am qualified to work with counsellors who offer in person, online and telephone sessions.

I am a BACP (Accredited) Counsellor and qualified Clinical Supervisor. My qualifications include:

- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (University of Strathclyde);

- Advanced (Level 6) Certificate in Clinical Supervision; and

- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.

As well as my private practice, I also work as a Wellbeing Wizard on The Worry Wizard’s Therapeutic team supporting children and young people (www.worrywizard.com). I do EAP work and am a Bupa recognised therapist.

I volunteered for many years with Cruse Bereavement and more recently with two local hospices. I regularly undertake CPD as well as specialist and creative training to further support my clients.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) which ensures information is protected under the Data Protection Act as well as compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines. I am fully insured and hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate.

If there is anything else you would like to know, please get in touch for a free, no-obligation 30 minute chat on Zoom. I can also tell you a little more about how I work and answer any questions you may have.  

During our 30 minute chat on Zoom, we can discuss your expectations of Supervision and what you feel you want and need from us working together. I can answer any questions you may have for you to decide whether we are a good fit and would like to work together.