About me
Hello, I'm Vicki, a fully qualified counsellor (Prof.Dip Psy C) and member of the NCPS (MNCPS Acc).
Times can feel hard, like that feeling when you can’t see light at the end of the tunnel, or when you can’t switch the negative thoughts off, or when the stress feels too much, or that no-one understands what you’re going through. Carrying these feelings can be heavy and make us feel like we’re facing an uphill battle, and all we want is for someone to ask ‘how are you really feeling?’
Through counselling, we can explore how you’re feeling, work through what thoughts may be troubling you, and talk about life’s challenges in a compassionate and warm space. Our working relationship will help you feel safe and at ease as we explore what's brought you to counselling, and bring focus on to you and how you’re feeling. Counselling is a space where you can think and feel how you want to, and be authentically and unapologetically you with no judgement, allowing you to navigate your way both in and out of the therapy room.
I draw on a number of approaches to ensure we work with exactly what you need in the moment to make you feel heard and put you at the centre of our sessions. Our sessions will be predominantly person-centred, allowing you the space to be seen and listened to, with CBT and psychodynamic woven in where or when it may be right for you. I believe a one step approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we will always go with what works for you.
Starting therapy and choosing a counsellor can feel daunting, so I offer a free 20 minute introductory call, either online or by phone, to give you the chance to meet me so you may get a feel as to how we could work together, and ask any questions you may have about me or my practice. I work weekdays during the day and some evenings, both online and in person.
Please do get in touch however you feel comfortable, by text message, phone call or email, if you would like to arrange your free introductory call to see how we could work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications are:
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof.Dip Psy C).
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (DIP CS)
Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (DIP HYP CS)
I have vast experience working with people and supporting mental health, having been a mental health first aider for many years, supporting people through difficulties they may have faced.
Most recently, I have been working with an addiction specialist, working with active and recovering addictions with drugs and alcohol, whilst working with a number of other issues, including depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues and grief.
I also specialise in Women's Health issues, including chronic conditions such as endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS and fibroids, understanding the frustrations experienced due to issues such as delayed diagnosis, and the impact these conditions may have on mental, physical and emotional health, with everyone’s experience being different.
I have experience in working with, and can help in, the following areas, amongst others:
• Depression and low mood
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Drug and alcohol use
• Addiction
• Women's Health, including infertility, endometriosis and menopause
• Suicidal thoughts
• Race and racism
• Grief
• Relationship issues
• Disordered eating
• Phobias
• Financial issues
• Low confidence, self esteem and self worth
• Body image
• Chronic illnesses
• Family issues
• Social anxiety
• Exam stress
• Work stress
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
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces to make counselling affordable for all. I also offer reduced rates for trainee counsellors. The reduced rate is £35 per session.
When I work
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I work Monday to Friday during the day, and some evenings, both online and in person. In person sessions are in BS8. In person starting in BS3 in August and BS37 in July
