Dr Vanessa Pilkington

Vanessa has the most incisive mind and is a consummate professional. She listens and analyses what is or has gone wrong with the family dynamic without laying any blame to any party. Her kind and natural way of speaking to a patient encourages truth and honesty and clarity. Within two sessions relations that had been toxic and unbearable had eased and within just two more the relationship was repairing so well that for the first time in over 15 years we now have a loving and trusting relationship. I have now realised I was still treating my nearly 40 year old son as my child, which of course he was but he needed to feel that he was an adult. I was quite oblivious to how he felt until Vanessa gently and kindly talked me through the issues. Her insight is uncanny and her advice has been a ‘life saver’. I will continue to see her regularly even if it is just to talk as she has guided me back to happiness and my sanity. She was recommended to me by a good friend. Vanessa has helped like me to regain my adult children’s love which I now realise has had to change now they have a wife and family of their own. I cannot recommend more highly Vanessa as a quite superb family therapist.

Vanessa is a deeply empathetic, patient and understanding woman. A highly skilled psychologist with an impressive history of evidence based expertise. In a safe, non judgmental space, both physical and emotional, she listens and observes, guiding patients with skill and extraordinary warmth. I was very unwell when I was first treated by Vanessa but, over time, and with the utmost patience on her part, she effected a profound change to my mental health and consequently my life, for which I will forever be grateful to her. If this weren’t enough, she also has a fantastic sense of humour. I cannot recommend Vanessa highly enough.

I have been working with psychologist Dr. Vanessa Pilkington for several months and have experienced a significant improvement in my wellbeing during this time. She is warm, honest, and compassionate, creating a safe and supportive space for reflection. I always feel fully listened to and understood in our sessions. During a particularly difficult period, she helped me navigate depression and anxiety. Dr. Pilkington draws from a wealth of professional experience and guides sessions in a way that is responsive to my individual needs. Her approach consistently offers fresh perspectives and constructive ways of reframing the challenges I faced. What I value most is how genuinely she cares, making every session feel meaningful and encouraging. I would highly recommend Dr. Pilkington to anyone seeking professional guidance and thoughtful, compassionate psychological support.

I have worked with Dr Pilkington for over almost fifteen years and to say that she's changed the life of a very anxious and depressed man would be an understatement. I'm now happily married and a father and I don't think without her helping me navigate some tricky elements of my life would I be where I am. Thank you Vanessa, I hope anyone who can, will get to benefit from your expertise.

Always listens well and gives great advice, so happy with Vanessa’s service. I have been really struggling with my mental health prior to seeing Vanessa, Vanessa has been amazing

Very good doctor who cares about you

Dr Pilkington is the best!

Great - empathetic and gave a good explanation into CBT

Dr Pilkington has had a profound impact on my wellbeing and mental health. I found her to be incredibly understanding, patient, supportive and knowledgeable.

Dr. Pilkington has helped me immensely in an array of issues that I have.