Dr Victoria Crooks
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About me
I am a trained and accredited doctor within the field of Clinical Psychology. I have been providing therapy and psychological interventions in a clinical setting for the past 25 years. I have held numerous Clinical Psychology posts including the Lead of a service prior to entering private practice full time. During this time, I have worked with individuals to help them to alleviate distress, develop an increased understanding and awareness of themselves and to lead a more meaningful life.
I aim to provide a confidential, professional and welcoming service founded upon my knowledge that has been accumulated from my specialist training and my skills that are drawn from my experience of providing therapy for the last 25 years. This is paired with providing a non-judgemental, containing environment where trust and compassion can be valued and developed. Seeking support and guidance is a common part of being human and is sometimes needed to overcome difficulties. Whether the purpose of therapy is learning more about yourself and your circumstances through personal discovery, gaining strategies to help with change or a different intention entirely, we can work collaboratively towards providing and experiencing wellbeing.
In addition to mental health, due to demand, Sutton Coldfield Counselling has recently developed a sister company, West Midlands Autism and ADHD Assessment Service (WMAAAS). We provide fully comprehensive assessments and reports that are certified as adhering to the current NICE guidelines. Please see www.wmaaas.co.uk for further information regarding neurodiversity.
My service is located in private, discrete rooms in Sutton Coldfield. It is situated on local bus routes and there is ample free parking.
I am fully insured, a member of my professional body (HCPC) and receive regular supervision for my practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
1997: BA Hons Degree in Psychology and Sociology (BPS approved): University of Leicester.
2003: Masters of Science in Occupational Psychology: Liverpool University.
2007: Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Birmingham University.
2016: Compassion Focussed Therapy Post Graduate Diploma. Birmingham University.
2018: EMDR Training: Accredited by EMDR Europe
I have particular experience of working therapeutically with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, eating disorders, drug, alcohol and addiction difficulties, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, abuse histories and bereavement. Common to this has been working with those who experience relationship difficulties, those who feel confused about their current emotions and those who are generally struggling to bring significance to their current lives.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
From £110.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions will be 50 minutes in duration.
It is possible to book consecutive time-slots if requiring an extended session.
Session charges vary and begin at 110 pounds per session inclusive of room hire.
If you are funding your therapy through a third party (such as medical insurers) the fees may vary. Please contact me for more details.
Please telephone 07816272328 to ascertain the availability of sessions.
When I work
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Sessions are offered on Monday - Friday (9am - 8pm)
Further information
Please do pick up the phone if you require any further information or would just like the opportunity to speak to me in person. Enquiries are warmly welcomed with no obligation to book sessions and it may help to feel a little more familiar with me.
Following contact if you decide to proceed, the next step will be to make an initial appointment. Here, we can begin to discuss how therapy may be helpful for you and decide how and what happens next. Part of the purpose of your first session will be to settle you in so that you feel comfortable and enabled to make guided and informed decisions. There is no pressure and we work at an individualised pace that suits your personal needs.
Thank you for your interest.
