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We all possess strengths and resilience, and a desire to live fulfilling lives that reflect our unique dreams and values. However we can also reach those moments in life (and perhaps these moments have become a more permanent experience) when we experience challenges, feel overwhelmed, alone or seem to repeat self-defeating patterns of behaviour. Sometimes the methods we adopt to fix things become counterproductive.

If you are reading this, chances are you're facing some life hurdles. Whilst the nature of these will be as unique as you are, please be encouraged we all possess the capacity to overcome and arrive at our hoped for destination.

I offer a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for you to explore where you're at and where you'd like to go. Whilst theoretical approaches in counselling are multiple and can be tailored to suit each individual, I believe the most fundamental aspect is for you to feel seen, understood and gain a renewed sense of hope for the future.

Starting the counselling process can feel daunting and I'd like to commend your courage for taking the first step. It's a privilege for me to hear and share in your story, so if today feels like the day I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Having worked in Equine Assisted Therapy as a PATH International Therapeutic Riding Instructor, I felt drawn to a more in-depth and relational therapeutic focus. In 2016 I obtained my Masters in Counselling (specialization in Forensic Psychology) and worked for a number of years in residential rehab at Gateway Foundation, on Chicago's west side. Following a relocation home to the UK, I established a private practice. I work from a phenomenological, insight oriented and Existential perspective, informed by Psychodynamic curiosity, which means collaborating to explore and hold whatever is coming to the foreground for you. The Existential thread allows us to consider purpose, meaning, freedom, isolation and relationship, responsibility and growth, and to identify and make central to our process your personal values and vision. The Psychodynamic element holds the therapeutic relationship as a valued place of growth and insight, and allows for curiosity about early relationships and experiences, unconscious processes, and exploration of potential defense mechanisms. I feel privileged to join with clients in exploring their inner world, identifying any unwanted patterns of behavior or areas of stuckness, recognising strengths and resilience, and integrating hope for the future.

Finding a therapist can feel daunting, and the last thing you need is to book multiple full price sessions with various people whilst trying to find the best fit for you. I offer a free, no obligation initial phone call, which allows us to connect, discuss any questions you might have, and get a feel for how we might work together. 

What Clients Say:

She picks up on the little things I don’t even realise myself and is very easy to talk very openly to, which is something I’ve struggled with in other therapy sessions. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, skilled at communicating, non judgemental and relatable. I started seeing significant progress after just two sessions - thank you!

I have found Victoria a great source of comfort and also she has opened my eyes to a lot of question marks I've had over what I have been through and how its made me feel. I'm 53 and have never in the past entertained the idea of speaking to a professional, and I never really wanted to on this occasion, now all I can say is: Victoria, thank you for working with me and helping on to the path to heal myself

Working with Victoria has been one of the most meaningful connections I’ve had. She has the ability to tune into how I experience the world, without judgment, and to meet me there with a lot of understanding. I’ve always felt fully seen and accepted in our sessions. She also offers insights and perspectives that have helped me connect the dots in ways I hadn’t been able to on my own. I have found her presence to be the vital support I needed in order to unpack myself and my life. Our work together has helped me grow in real, practical ways, and I feel like I’m becoming a more grounded, capable adult because of it