Victoria Dickenson
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About me
I offer a professional service to help you gain a healthy mind through Integrative Counselling and Havening Techniques©
Giving yourself the freedom to talk and explore negative thoughts that may dominate, can help you to free your mind allowing you to move beyond unhelpful repetitive patterns of behaviour.
You may want to know why you feel and react in certain ways. Unhelpful thoughts can lead to anxiety, stress, anger, depression and low self esteem, creating the feeling of being unable to find a way through. Negative feelings impact on our health and relationships, both at home and in the workplace.
By having the opportunity to talk in confidence , you can explore upsetting ways of thinking and feeling, discovering new understanding, and powerful self awareness, allowing you to live your life more effectively, more fully, and with joy instead of apprehension and self doubt.
If you have a phobia, such as a fear of spiders, or have been affected by traumatic events that create repetitive disturbing memories, night sweats, nightmares, I can introduce you to gentle Havening Techniques, recently discovered in the field of Neuroscience. This gentle but very effective technique can be implemented to help disconnect disrupting memories stored in the brain, permanently removing the emotional memory, and permanently freeing you from past events. You can also learn how to calm yourself through Self-Havening, bringing calm at any time, anywhere.
I recognise the importance of having a good working alliance between the client and myself and value each client as a unique person.
I value confidentiality and client autonomy.
I offer a comfortable counselling environment in a private and confidential setting close to Faversham town centre and rail station.
Please call or email me, and I will get in touch.
I offer a free 20 minute initial phone call
e-vic@vdickenson.com t-044-7970-303610
Sessions can be held face to face, over the phone or online.
" Victoria has been wonderful. I've tried counselling before and couldn't connect. This time I couldn't recommend it more. Havening has been so good, I will continue to use it in the future". M.B.
''I found Victoria at a time of the greatest need in my life. She helped me navigate a tremendous loss and years of trauma with the best of personal and professional care. This was done through listening, acknowledging and supporting me to fully process what had happened as well as guidance to a future pathway filled with hope. A really important part of the process has been the soothing practice of Havening which not only helped with the initial trauma but has become an integrated part of my life. Thank you Victoria. With gratitude.'' CER
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been interested in the workings of the human mind since the mid 90's when I began my own journey of self discovery, prompted to attend a Psychology workshop by good friends.
I work within an Integrative framework as a fully qualified Integrative Psychodynamic Counsellor, both privately and within the NHS IAPT environment.
I am also a Certified Havening Practitioner, (2019) enabling transformational techniques based on emerging discoveries in Neuroscience.
I facilitate self awareness training programmes, and have promoted personal psychology workshops in Kent since 2005.
I work Holistically, recognising connections between our mind and body, how you can find answers though psycho-education, learning why you think the way you do, so you can live an effective and satisfied life. You can learn to become aware of your intuition, and to utilise the power of the natural energy of life.
I work either short term within a solution focused framework, or long term.
I also offer a one-off session, if quick guidance is needed.
These can be discussed at our initial meeting, depending on your needs
I have experience working with a broad range of issues including bringing relief from: Anxiety, Trauma, Historical traumatic memories, Anger management, Nightmares, Relationship issues, Personal Development, Core issues from childhood, Phobias, Stress, Depression, Bereavement and Loss, Self esteem, Self confidence, Work related stress, and Sleeping issues.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling,
Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner since March 2019, a new biologically based process, through which the brain can heal encoded trauma and negative thought patterns.
I have trained and practised as a Certified Cruse Bereavement Volunteer, and have completed many of their trainings.
I am keen to learn, and attend regular workshops and seminars, so I can pass these new skills on to my clients.
I am an Accredited Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
I am fully insured, with a present Enhanced DBS and attend regular supervision.
My Practice is in central Faversham, within a quiet private courtyard, with public parking nearby, and a few minutes walk from the Rail Station.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Please contact me via phone or email to discuss booking an initial free 20 minute phone consultation, where we can discuss the way forward that suits your unique needs.
20 minute Introductory consultation via phone Free
Face to face or Zoom Counselling £55.00
Couples counselling £70.00
Specific Havening session. £85.00
Sessions are for 60 minutes.
When I work
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Weekdays 9am to 7pm.
Saturday 10am to 1pm
Further information
My consulting room is within a quiet walled garden, offering privacy and a comfortable, safe space to work in.
If clients prefer to walk in a natural setting whilst talking, there are places locally that we can either meet at, or walk to locally.
