About me
Hi, I'm Vicky, welcome to my profile; my aim is to provide helpful strategies you can practice from the outset, whilst processing whatever it is that you need, developing your own resources for healing and fulfilment. I offer time limited sessions; mid or longer-term therapy and I work with all ages, either online, over the telephone or face-to-face in Oving, near Chichester.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (NCPS) for adults and a Psychotherapist (UKCP) for children and adolescents. I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (NCPS) for adults and Psychotherapist (UKCP) for children and adolescents. There may be a particular difficulty you or your child/teenager would like to address, such as a loss, change, trauma, anxiety or depression and I provide an accepting and non-judgemental space to safely explore whatever you need.
Expertise: I offer support for a wide range of difficulties, such as habits, day-to-day problems and working towards specific goals; to processing grief, a significant trauma, managing triggers, childhood difficulties, phobias, low self-esteem; relationships and major life changes. I have experience with learning difficulties, neurodiversity, ASD, AD/HD. My specialist interest is the impact of adversity and stress on our minds and bodies, and how psychotherapy tools and CBT can provide lasting relief.
You or your child/teenager may be overwhelmed, angry, anxious or depressed, whatever is going on, I offer an initial consultation where we discuss your needs, you can ask questions you have and we can build an individual solution-focused plan. I have a friendly, flexible approach and it would be great to meet you to start the next chapter.
Some of the areas I cover include:- AD/HD; adversity; anger; anxiety; anxiety disorders; ASD; boundaries; burnout; challenges at work/school; chronic pain; cycles of stuck behaviour; depression; divorce; emptiness; financial problems; grief; lack of confidence; low self-esteem, life changes; loss; low mood; OCD; overwhelm; panic; phobias and fears; post-traumatic stress; relationship difficulties; stress; sleep problems; trauma, work issues.
As an integrative therapist this essentially means I have a ‘toolkit’ of different theories and methods depending on what you need, for example, you or your child/teenager may:-
- Need some space to talk things through, such as a bereavement, a life change or problem.
- Would like to focus on improving self-esteem and practical ways to feel more assertive.
- Feel distressed, overwhelmed or disconnected and benefit from having some time so that you can feel heard, validated and understood.
- Require support with boundaries and feeling more in control. Perhaps you would like to prioritise your own needs so that you feel more confident and better able to say ‘no’.
- Wish to learn strategies to understand triggers and tolerate uncertainty so that you manage stress and anxiety.
- Want to focus on a specific goal, such as improving health or sleep, building confidence or getting a new job.
- Benefit from relaxation strategies, such as breathing and mindfulness techniques that can be used after the session.
- Want to understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected, to gain solutions, such as anxiety reduction or working through a phobia or obsession.
- Wish to explore the past and how it impacts on the present, such as a traumatic event or childhood experiences.
- Find talking difficult and prefer to use art and creativity, such as drama, painting, clay or sand. These techniques can aid expression and can be especially useful if you ‘can’t find the words’ for a specific event or if you have a creative outlook.
- Wish to focus on your relationship style and how these impact on your behaviour.
- Like some help to understand your child/ren and improve family life.
- Notice that there are different parts of yourself that are in conflict or seem to be taking control, such as an inner critic and you would like some strategies to manage this.
There may be another approach you would like to try, just give me a call or email and we can discuss this.
Regardless of the modality, I will always aim to provide an emotionally warm, calming environment so that you feel as comfortable as possible.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for adults and I am registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS Accredited).
I have a Master’s Degree in Integrative Child Psychotherapy (UKCP Registered) at The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (‘IATE’) where I was awarded Distinction. I am a registered member of The Institute for Arts in Therapy.
I completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology at The Institute of Education, London and hold Graduate Basis of Registration with the British Psychological Society. I have a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from The Institute of Education, London.
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts and offer play, art and creative therapies all ages.
My qualifications and more recent training include:-
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (NCPS Accredited)
- Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (NCPS Accredited)
- Understanding Emotionally Based School Avoidance (Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families)
- Child Protection Training: Safeguarding in Schools, Academies and Colleges (NSPCC)
- Working with Race Based Trauma and Stress (Brighton Therapy Partnership)
- Mindfulness (Ed Halliwell)
- Understanding the Impact of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue (Essential Therapy Training)
- Online Counselling Services and Training (Online Counselling Services and Training)
- Moving Your Practice Online (FBACP)
- Master’s Degree: Integrative Child Psychotherapy (UKCP Registered)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (IATE)
- Diploma in Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts (IATE)
- Master’s Degree: Psychology of Education (Institute of Education)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Psychology (Institute of Education)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chichester University)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience working with adversity, stress and trauma. You may have had difficulties in your childhood which still impact on you now and I offer support in this area too.
I also offer training and psychological-education in understanding our early attachments; developmental trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I am currently offering a sliding fee scale, please get in touch to find out more: 07867 433 558, or email here
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Further information
I am proud to have been running my Psychotherapy and Counselling service since 2011. This includes an online private practice and in Oving (near Chichester).
I offer remote therapy over the telephone and online, such as through Zoom; Skype; Teams; Google Meet; WhatsApp and Face Time.
I work with all ages, I also offer support for parents and professionals through training and consultations.
Your therapy is personal to you and as an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor I use a variety of modalities to suit your own specific needs, this may include, Humanistic Counselling; Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; Attachment Based Approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Play, Art and Creative Therapies.
An integrative training essentially means I have a ‘toolkit’ of different theories and methods depending on what you need, for example:
- You may wish to have some space to talk things through, such as a bereavement, a life change or problem.
- You may be feeling distressed, overwhelmed or disconnected and benefit from having some time just for you so that you can feel heard, validated and understood.
- You may want your sessions to be goal orientated to help you work towards a specific aim, such as improving your health or sleep, building confidence or getting a new job.
- You may be looking for relaxation strategies, such as breathing and mindfulness techniques that you can take with you after the session.
- You might wish to understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected to find some solutions, such as reducing your anxiety or working through a phobia or obsession.
- You may want to explore the past and how it impacts you in the present, such as a traumatic event or something from your childhood.
- You may find talking difficult and prefer to use art and creativity, such as drama, painting, clay or sand, to help you express yourself, this can be especially useful if ‘can’t find the words’ for a specific event or you have a creative outlook.
- You may wish to focus on your relationship style and how these impact on your behaviour.
- You may be a parent and would like some strategies to help you understand your child/ren and improve family life.
- You may notice that there are different parts of yourself that are in conflict or seem to be taking control, such as an inner critic and you would like some strategies to manage this.
There may be another approach you would like to try, just give me a call or message and we can discuss this: 07867 433 558, or email me.
As a Psychotherapist and Counsellor, I am committed to reading current research to inform my practice. I am fascinated by neuroscience, particularly how our brains and bodies are intrinsically linked, this provides therapists not only with understanding and insights, but also practical techniques for calming the nervous system when facing adversity and stress. I offer breathing, mindfulness and body-based strategies and you are welcome let me know if you’d like to learn more about these techniques.
I aim to provide strategies to help in the here-and-now, but also to help you work through more complex issues which may need more time and focus.
Regardless of the modality, I will always aim to provide an emotionally warm, calming environment so that you feel as comfortable as possible.
