Vicky Young

Counselling in the centre of Bishop's Stortford (5 minutes walk from the station).

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or weighed down by low mood, counselling can offer a steady place to pause and breathe. I believe support should be accessible and within reach, and I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, talk openly, and begin to make sense of what’s going on.

Many people reach out when life feels heavy or confusing — when they’re coping on the outside but struggling internally, unsure what they need or how to move forward. You don’t have to carry all of this alone. Together, we can explore what’s happening in your life and help you feel more supported, understood, and grounded.

Level 5 qualified in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, offering a primarily person‑centred way of working enriched by psychodynamic and CBT‑informed approaches.

I work online with adults across the UK and offer in‑person sessions in Bishop’s Stortford.

My approach is warm, inclusive, and rooted in person‑centred values, which means you — your experiences, your pace, your needs — are at the heart of our work together. I also draw on elements of psychodynamic therapy and CBT where helpful, offering a flexible, blended approach that adapts to what you need from session to session.

As a qualified counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, I bring empathy, authenticity, and gentle curiosity into each session, creating a space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard.

My therapeutic approach

My counselling style is warm, approachable, and grounded. I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to suit your needs — whether you’re looking for short‑term support around a particular issue or a longer journey of deeper exploration.

Short‑term therapy
Helpful if you’re navigating a specific challenge, life event, or emotional difficulty and want space to talk, reflect, and develop coping strategies.

Long‑term therapy
Ideal if you want to explore deeper patterns, unresolved experiences, or ongoing feelings of disconnection, overwhelm, or low self‑worth.

Together, we may focus on:

• Understanding your feelings and experiences
• Building self‑awareness and self‑acceptance
• Exploring identity, direction, or life transitions
• Developing healthier relationships with yourself and others
• Noticing and shifting unhelpful patterns
• Building resilience and new ways of coping
• Anything else that is going on for you

Who I Work With

I welcome adults from all backgrounds and walks of life. You may be seeking support with:

• Anxiety and stress
• Low mood and depression
• Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck
• Relationship issues
• Hormonal or menopausal emotional challenges
• Loss, grief, and bereavement
• Self‑esteem and confidence
• Personal development and self‑exploration

My practice is inclusive, and it’s important to me that you feel safe, respected, and accepted exactly as you are.

What You Can Expect

• A calm, confidential space
• An initial meeting to explore your hopes for counselling
• Regular reviews to ensure your needs are being met
• Clear information about boundaries and the counselling process
• A pace that feels right for you

I work ethically and professionally, adhering to the standards of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I engage in regular supervision and ongoing training to ensure I offer the best possible support.

Fees

• In‑person sessions: £40 per session
• Online sessions: £35
• Initial 15‑minute telephone consultation: free — please contact me at counsellingwithvicky@gmail.com to arrange this.

Taking the Next Step

Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous first step. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure where to begin, I’m here to help.

You’re welcome to get in touch or book an initial telephone consultation to see whether we feel like a good fit.
counsellingwithvicky@gmail.com

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Website: https://counsellingwithvicky.co.uk/

• Initial In Person Session £40.00.
• Following our Consultation together, if you wish to proceed with ongoing therapy all further 1-1 sessions are £40.00.
• Online counselling £35 per session

Please contact me for further information. counsellingwithvicky@gmail.com