Vanessa Murphy

Before moving into psychotherapy, she had a rich career as a drama teacher and director of her own school, where she witnessed firsthand the power of creative expression in personal transformation. Vanessa now integrates Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) into her work with clients.

She believes in meeting each person where they are, creating a safe and supportive space to explore challenges and rediscover inner strength. Vanessa’s approach is relational, experiential, and body-oriented, drawing on the latest insights from neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatic therapies. Whether you seek therapy for a specific issue or a deeper exploration of self, she offers a grounded, intuitive, and collaborative process.

Integrative  Psychotherapy and Counselling 
Trained in Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) & EMDR.
A compassionate, talking and body-aware approach to healing and wholeness.

Vanessa’s work is informed by Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), recognising that we are shaped by many inner parts as well as by a deeper, wiser core Self. Alongside talking therapy, she includes body mindfulness and awareness of energy to support regulation, integration, and healing. This approach gently supports clients to meet their inner world with compassion, restore balance, and reconnect with their innate resilience and inner guidance.

Integrative way of working can be helpful for 
*Anxiety,Depression and Stress
*Trauma and emotional overwhelm 
*Relationship difficulties
*Life transitions and loss
*A search for meaning, depth, or connection 

In person at Saxons Wellbeing Centre  on a Thursday 12-7pm
Or online session available

Counselling Session £50

Psychotherapy & EMDR £65

Vanessa Murphy Adv DipTrans.UKCP reg
Qualified for 24 years