About me
Hello, my name is Victoria Bennett, and I have been working as a counsellor for over 12 years. My approach is holistic, focusing on the emotional, mental, and physical well-being of my clients. I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, spanning a wide age range (from 6 years old and beyond).
I am a Registered Accredited Counsellor, an Accredited Menopause Well-being Mentor, and a fully trained bereavement therapist, based in North London. My extensive experience allows me to support clients facing various challenges, such as anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, perimenopause and menopause, relationship issues, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, shame, bereavement, and LGBTQI+ matters. In addition to my private practice, I have several years of experience as a counselling lecturer.
Professional Background
Currently, I work as a Wellbeing Counsellor for a leading Healthcare Company while also running my own Private Practice. Recently, I completed specialised training in Perimenopause and Menopausal Health, and I have integrated my Reiki practice into my private counselling services to offer a more holistic approach.
My experience spans working as a counsellor for a children’s charity and as an adolescent counsellor with The Nutstart Project in 2023. In this role, I interviewed children and young people attending youth centres in Haringey, documenting their experiences and challenges during the pandemic. Emotional support was a key part of this work and was featured in a documentary on the Haringey website.
My Approach to Counselling
My counselling philosophy is rooted in a person-centred approach, which empowers clients to develop their own independence and decision-making. Depending on the client’s needs, I also incorporate behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and Reiki healing to provide a comprehensive, tailored experience.
How Counselling Can Help
During your first session, I will encourage you to express your feelings and emotions in a safe, supportive environment. My role is to listen, support you without judgement, and help you better understand your thoughts and emotions. Together, we will work towards finding solutions to the issues you’re facing.
What to Expect in Your First Session
My goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe from the very beginning. We will start by discussing the background of the challenges you are experiencing, using a form to help me understand your current feelings and how I can best support you.
- Practical Details & Confidentiality: We will discuss the number of sessions you may need, session frequency, and payment details. I will also explain how I protect your privacy and confidentiality, and we will review the terms of our counselling agreement.
- Trust & Rapport: During the first session, or at any point during therapy, you are welcome to ask me about my qualifications, experience, or anything else you may want to clarify. It’s important that you feel confident in me to ensure you get the best out of the process.
I strive to provide the highest standards of support to all my clients.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am a qualified counsellor and currently work as a Wellbeing Counsellor for a renowned Healthcare Service, as well as running my own Private Practice in North London (Seven Sisters). Additionally, I am an Accredited Menopause Mentor.
- Accredited Registered Member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).
- Trained in person-centred therapy and solution-focused therapy
- Experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, helping them gain deeper insight and understanding of their personal challenges
Training, qualifications & experience
I work in private practice in North London - Seven Sisters.
I am a qualified counsellor. I currently work as a Wellbeing Counsellor for a very well-known healthcare service. I also work in Private Practice. I am also an accredited Menopause Mentor.
I am an accredited Registered Member of the NCPS. I trained in person-centred and solution-focused therapy. I work with people across a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, sharing a purposeful quest for insight and understanding.
- BA (Hons) Sociology with Race and Culture June 2001
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Sept 2016
( CPCAB & QCF certificate) - BACP Certificate of Proficiency 2016
- Bereavement and Grief Therapy 2014
- Solution Focused Therapy 2017
- Mental Health First Aider 2019
- Psychology of Anxiety and Stress Course 2019
- Working with Couples 2021
- Level 3 in Life Coaching 2021-2022
- Working with Men Shame and Rage 2022
- Couple Counselling Shame and Rage 2022
- Sex and arousal issues with Couples 2022
- Communication and Conflict in Couples 2022
- Menopause mentoring course in 2023
- Jikiden Reiki Practitioner 2024
- Menopause & Wellbeing Practitioner Course (IAPT Accreditation) 2024
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am an experienced counsellor based in South Tottenham and Seven Sisters. I specialise in bereavement and grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, anger, loss, domestic violence, sexual abuse, sadness, loneliness, peri menopause and menopause. I recently qualified as a Jikiden Reiki Practitioner this year!.
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- In-person fee: £75.00
- Online fee: £75.00 for a 50-minute session
- Couples counselling fee: £85.00 for a 60-minute session
- Walk and Talk sessions fee: £65.00
- I offer brief counselling or Single Session Counselling (SSC) fee: £75.00
- I offer concessions to Key workers, Student/Trainee Counsellors & low-income workers
When I work
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Further information
l offer online counselling, walk and talk sessions as well as home visits.
