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Vanessa Halliwell | Counsellor and Psychotherapist MBACP (Accred).

PRIVATE COUNSELLING IN HASLEMERE, FARNHAM, SURREY, WEST SUSSEX AND ONLINE

Counselling vs CBT: What’s the Difference? | Haslemere & Farnham
Wondering whether to choose CBT or counselling? Discover the difference, and how person centred counselling in Haslemere and Farnham could help you feel understood, not just managed. Free initial consultation available online or in person across Surrey and West Sussex.
Know yourself before seeking your perfect match
Do you know yourself before you write your dating wish list? This blog explores modern dating through a counselling lens, covering attachment styles, self-knowledge, and realistic expectations. Practical, honest, and psychologically informed, it offers a gentle reframe for anyone dating or considering dating in today's world.
Diagram showing the anxiety cycle: trigger, anxious thoughts, physical sensations and avoidance
Understanding Anxiety: What It Feels Like and What Helps
Practical guide exploring what anxiety really feels like, the signs it can show up as, and the toll it quietly takes on sleep, relationships and self-esteem. Includes an anxiety cycle diagram, gentle strategies that genuinely help, and what to avoid. Written for anyone wondering if what they're experiencing is anxiety, and what to do next.
Men’s Counselling in Haslemere & Farnham
Counselling for men in Haslemere and Farnham and surrounding areas. A practical guide to men’s mental health and what really happens in the therapy room.

Can You Have Courage Without Being Vulnerable?
Can you have courage without being vulnerable? This reflective blog explores how courage and vulnerability are deeply connected and why real emotional strength comes from allowing ourselves to be seen, even when it feels uncomfortable. Discover how counselling can help you find confidence, resilience, and authenticity through gentle self-awareness and emotional honesty. 🌿 Find Support Through Counselling If you’re finding it difficult to be open or to feel brave in your own life, counselling can help you explore these feelings safely and at your own pace. 📍 Sessions available in Haslemere and Farnham, Surrey or online 💬 Learn more at Vanessa Halliwell Counselling
What Is a Panic Attack? What About an Anxiety Attack — Do They Really Exist?
Understand the difference between anxiety and panic attacks — and how counselling can help you feel calmer, safer, and back in control.

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