Vanessa Barlow IPHM Insured

Why Trauma-informed?

In today’s always-on, fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So many people are carrying emotional stress while trying to keep up with the demands of life, work, and relationships. Over time, this can show up as patterns that feel hard to shift — ways of coping or responding that once helped us get through, but now feel limiting or exhausting.

Often, these patterns have deep roots. They can be shaped by our early experiences and the beliefs we formed about ourselves along the way. What once protected us can quietly turn into something that holds us back. And when emotions don’t feel safe to express, they don’t simply disappear — they can settle in the body, affecting how we feel both emotionally and physically.

In my work, I gently support you in creating space for your feelings — at your own pace, in a way that feels safe and manageable. When emotions are acknowledged and allowed, the body has a natural ability to process and release them.
From this place, life can begin to feel different — clearer, calmer, and more spacious. You may notice a greater sense of ease, connection, and possibility in both your inner world and your outer life.

My Work:
Embodies experience as a trauma informed therapist (studied under the Compassionate Inquiry programme - Gabor Maté ), coach and counsellor. Underpinned by a passion for people.
I work with people who are looking for a safe space to feel supported and held to help navigate life’s challenges. Most sessions are run on Zoom, but I also see clients in-person in West Dorset.

Trauma Informed Therapy 
Counselling
Self Care and Wellness Coaching
Mind Body Wellbeing

Feel free to get in touch for a free 15 minute introduction call to see if my approach is suitable for you https://www.vanessabarlow.net/vanessa@vanessabarlow.net