Vicky Horgan

Verified Professional task_alt Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

Counsellor BA (Hons) MBACP
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

location_on Sunderland SR1 & Gateshead NE8
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hi, my name is Vicky and welcome to Counselling Direct. Are you struggling with life's challenges such as anxiety, ADHD/ADD, ASD, bereavement, depression or low self-esteem, then counselling can help. I offer a warm and friendly professional service and provide a safe and confidential space where you can feel free to explore your thoughts, feelings and issues. I work with people with a range of difficulties, helping them to gain personal awareness, a clearer perspective on their life and make positive changes.

My approach is integrative, where I draw upon various theories such as CBT, Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Counselling. Working in this way ensures the best possible outcome as this can suit individual needs. I take on an active role if required sharing coping strategies and techniques to help support your goals.

I am warm, honest and empathic and I have a genuine interest in helping others. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Training, qualifications & experience

BA (Hons) Counselling

Diploma higher education life coaching 

Certificate in online and telephone counselling 

Advanced certificate in Clinical Supervision including online and telephone working 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Photos & videos

Fees

£45.00 - £60.00

Riverview Health Centre, Borough Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 2HJ

Central Gateshead Medical Group, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1NB

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Online platforms

Google Meet

Supervision

Online

Hi, I am a clinical integrative supervisor providing supervision to counselors working with neurodivergent clients.

View supervision profile

Vicky Horgan
Vicky Horgan