Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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Available both in-person and online
587A Lisburn Road Belfast BT9
I have dedicated my career as a psychotherapist to supporting individuals and couples through the challenges that life brings and I am deeply committed to helping people navigate life’s toughest moments. I use an integrative counselling model, drawing on a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, and Psychodynamic Theory. This allows me to adopt a flexible approach that is tailored to each client's unique needs, helping find growth, resilience, and a sense of psychological safety and long term emotional well-being.
By exploring your options, you've already taken a big step forward toward supporting your well-being. If you decide to reach out, know that I’ll provide a safe, confidential space where you can talk freely. There’s no single “right” way to approach therapy—we’ll work together to explore whatever challenges you’re facing in life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £60
- Couple Sessions £100
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash
Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Vanessa Higgins
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Degree/Diploma from Glasgow Caledonian University in Psychology (MSc) Social Cognitive Neuroscience / 2006
- Diploma from Barnardos Counselling Children and Young People / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Humanistic
- Person-Centred
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa Higgins
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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