Working as a clinical psychologist for over 20 years Vanessa is a feedback informed therapist (FIT) who believes that therapy should be designed and adjusted to fit the client’s individual needs and personal preferences. Vanessa is experienced in working with adults and adolescents using an integration of various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and Solution-focused therapy. Vanessa is particularly passionate about working with parents of neuro-atypical young people such as those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and complex multiple diagnoses (ODD, ADHD, ASD) using brain-based strategies and approaches.

Areas of Treatment

• Anxiety in adults and adolescents

• Trauma

• Adjustment and life transitions

• Grief and Loss

• Parenting Support (for neuro-atypical young people)

• FASD including education and consultancy

• Clients who identify as LGBTQIA+

• Supervision including group/team supervision