Dr. Victoria Galbraith CPsychol AFBPsS CSci
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Ludlow Clinic 10 Mill Street Ludlow SY8 1AZ View map |
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07780 680607
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Profile
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HPC registered practitioner) with a clinic in Ludlow (Shropshire). I provide a safe, professional, respectful and confidential service to individuals and couples. I am accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), which means that I abide by their code of conduct and ethical guidelines. I have over 10 years experience in the field of Applied Psychology. Throughout my employment to date, I have worked within the NHS and the private sector and also for several years as a professional trainer of counselling psychology students on a British Psychological Society (BPS) -accredited professional training programme. I am currently Senior Lecturer and Course Director for MSc courses in Psychological Therapies, Counselling and Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions. I am also regularly used as an 'expert' in the media (for example, Chick Fix for SKY Living, Wellbeing @ Work Series for Teachers TV, Five News Live; I am regularly quoted in various newspaper and magazine articles and have provided psychological assessments for the BBC). Within this wide range of work, I have experience of working therapeutically and training others to work with a wide variety of client difficulties and diagnoses, from personal development/growth and relationship problems to mild, moderate and severe mental health difficulties. I also provide couple counselling.
My work includes (but is not restricted to) providing psychological therapy for the effects of childhood sexual abuse; relationship breakdown/ relationship issues; domestic violence; major trauma; anxiety and depression; eating disorders; phobias; postnatal depression; low self-esteem; low self-confidence; sexual issues; bullying; work related issues; sexuality issues; stress; self harm; personality disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, I also work with individuals or couples without any specific difficulties who are interested in their own personal development and growth. I work exclusively with adults whereby a collaborative relationship is built, with the aim of exploring underlying issues to empower individuals or couples to consider change.
I consider myself to be an integrative practitioner whereby I utilise the three predominant models of psychological therapy in my work (humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)). I am also trained in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and use this approach as and when appropriate.
I know that you may be entering unchartered territory by taking the first step of entering into therapy. In fact, many individuals feel anxious when faced with this situation. My aim is therefore to make sure that the first session is as comfortable as possible for you so that you can gain a good understanding of what it might be like to work with me.
In a first session with me, you will be asked to explain as much about your reasons for seeking assistance as you can, so that I can gain a better understanding of how I may be able to assist. However, I know that this may feel quite uncomfortable at times, so rest assured, we will always be working at your own pace and if you feel uncertain about explaining certain things, I will respect your decisions at all times. During this first session, it is hoped that you will feel supported and understood; and you can see whether you feel comfortable working with me. If, at the end of the session, you feel as though you would like to continue working with me then we can arrange another appointment or alternatively you can go away and have a think about it.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, my aim is to assist individuals/couples to make decisions for themselves , to improve their sense of personal wellbeing and to alleviate distress. My work is concerned with the application of psychological theories and techniques to help people deal with everyday problems associated with life events.
The psychological therapy service is available to individuals seeking help for themselves as well as to clients referred by other agencies. Located in Ludlow, the face-to-face service is accessible from Shropshire, Wales and Central England. The online therapy service is available both Nationally and Internationally.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications:
DPsych [Practitioner Doctorate in Counselling Psychology]
MSc Applied Forensic Psychology
Post-MSc Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate in the Foundations of Psychological Counselling
BSc(hons) Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Membership:
Counselling Psychologist - Health Professions Council (HPC) Registered
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Chartered Psychologist:
- Division of Counselling Psychology
- Special Group in Coaching Psychology
- Qualitative Methods Section
Chartered Scientist - The Science Council
Fellow and Registered Practitioner of the Higher Education Academy
Work for National Agencies:
British Psychological Societys Training Committee for Counselling Psychology
Co-ordinator of Training for BPS Qualification in Counselling Psychology
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Bullying
- Career Counselling
- Couples Counselling
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Psychosexual Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Mother Issues, Father issues, Parent issues and Baby issues (e.g. fear of labour/ fear of giving birth; previous traumatic birth (birth trauma), body image issues; relationship issues...)
Personal Development, Personal Growth
Any general difficulties affecting every day life
Wedding de-stress package
Pre-nuptial counselling
Post-nuptial counselling
Life Coaching
Media Contributions
Media Psychologist
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Behavioural Therapy
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Cognitive Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
Fees
Stratford-upon-Avon and Ludlow Clinics:
Initial Consultation Sessions (approx. 60 - 90 mins) :
Individual - £90
Couple - £95
Subsequent Sessions (1 hour)
Individual: £75
Couple: £95
Harley Street, London Clinic:
Initial Consultation Sessions (approx. 60 - 90 mins) :
Individual - £175
Couple - £185
Subsequent Sessions (1 hour)
Individual: £150
Couple: £180
Trainee therapists: Sliding scale - please contact for further information
Coordinator of Training (CoT) for the BPS Qualification in Counselling Psychology: please contact.
Further Information
Appointments are either weekly, fortnightly, monthly or at the client's convenience.
Appointments are face to face or online (one-off email, a course of e-mails or instant chat) - please see website [www.counsellingpsychologist.org] or contact me for further details on these options.
Ethics: I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist which means that I abide by the Professional Code of Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Therefore, you have every right to expect that I will conduct myself professionally, responsibly and according to the ethical laws, regulations, and code of conduct of the BPS, of which I am a full professional member.
Other services:
I also offer additional services, such as media work, online therapy (via e-mail or instant chat), clinical supervision of other therapists and trainee therapists; life-coaching and Co-Ordinator of Training (CoT) for the BPS Qualification in Counselling Psychology.
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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