Hello, I'm Victoria. If you're reading this it's very likely you are looking for help; if that's the case I'm very glad you found my website. My aim as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to not only provide an understanding and empathic space for you to work through (and make sense of), the difficult emotions you may be feeling, but to also help you in making the changes you want to see in your life. 

 

Please take a read to find out a bit about me and my experience and feel free to get in touch. 

 
I am a fully accredited BACP Counsellor/Psychotherapist with over 10 years' experience working in the NHS, charity and private sectors. The BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) is the UK's leading governing body for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.  Prior to training as a therapist, I worked in a mental health crisis unit, providing informal counselling to people from all walks of life. 

 

My professional advice and opinions have appeared in the media (such as The Huffington Post problem page, Metro and Newsweek). To take a look please see here. 

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About my training 

I hold a level 7 Masters of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling which is accredited by the BACP. This means I have undergone extensive training and studying to practice as a Counsellor/Therapist. As part of my training I was required to complete a minimum 160 supervised practice hours with clients and submit a vast number of assignments and essays that had to meet a high level of academic rigour.  I was also required to undergo therapy with a counsellor myself, for a minimum of 40 sessions, enabling me to gain further insight into myself and experience what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy. 

As well as my Master's, I hold the NHS recognised Counselling For Depression qualification, which is NICE approved and licensed to be delivered in NHS services. 

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I previously worked for the charity MIND, providing short term counselling for an NHS talking therapy service.  

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If you would like to see further training I have undertaken, please click here. 

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What does accreditation mean?

I am individually accredited by the BACP; this means I have met the BACP higher standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner. In order to gain this I had to show evidence of my work with clients, as well as evidence a minimum of 450 post qualifying client hours. 

I have experience with working with a variety of issues, including: 

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• Fertility issues (such as undergoing IVF, surrogacy and sperm donation), whether this be as a couple or as a single woman

• Emotional abuse, including therapy for gaslighting (Read more about therapy for emotional abuse here)

• Loss including infant loss

• Bereavement (in particularly, working with those who have lost a loved one to suicide)

• Low self-esteem and low self confidence 

• Suicidal thoughts

• Relationship difficulties such as gaslighting and coercive control

• Toxic relationships and behaviours

• Attachment  issues

• Trauma (such as childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault)

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I am a member of BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) meaning I have had specialist training in and am qualified to work with both men and women struggling with fertility issues. I have also completed The Foundation For Infant Loss accredited training. 

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At times I am approached by various media outlets such as magazines and websites to provide an opinion or article on a mental health related topic. If you are a member of the media and think I could help you in some way, please contact me. 

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