This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I'm Vicky and my counselling and psychotherapy practice is based in Guildford, Surrey (as well as online) and it's called Dragonfly Psychotherapy for a reason: The dragonfly symbolises change, transformation, and self-realisation, embodying the journey of growth and adaptability. Its swift movements and ability to shift direction encourage embracing flexibility and new perspectives. This imagery inspires exploration of your feelings, clarity in your path, and recognition of the beauty in transformation and renewal. As the dragonfly reminds us, living in the present and embracing change can open the door to profound personal growth.
I’m an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, dedicated to guiding you through life’s challenges with empathy, compassion and a holistic, tailored approach to therapy.
My work centres on providing a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to foster personal growth and healing.
Before embarking on my journey as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I spent 20 years working as a doctor in the NHS, predominantly as a general practitioner. This rich background gives me a broad and deep understanding of both the emotional and physical aspects of health, allowing me to bring a truly integrative perspective to my practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Roehampton University, and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) (member number 402603). I have worked with individuals facing a wide range of issues, and I continue to be passionate about helping people navigate life’s complexities with compassion and care.
Areas of Special Interest
- Anxiety, stress, and burnout
- Depression and low mood
- Chronic health conditions and their emotional impact
- Neurodiversity
- Life transitions, such as career shifts, family changes, loss, the menopause or retirement
- Self-esteem, self-worth, and personal growth
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 per session
Further information
It can feel very difficult to reach out and make initial contact with a therapist, and I wholly understand this and try to make the process as straightforward as possible.
When you first make contact with me, we can arrange a 15-minute telephone call so that we can talk through the difficulties you are experiencing and whether there is something you are hoping to achieve through therapy. It’s okay if there isn’t something specific, sometimes it feels too complicated to untangle everything at first. We can talk through how we might be able to work together.
If you decide that you would like to work together with me on your difficulties, we will arrange an initial assessment appointment. This and subsequent sessions are 50 minutes in length. In the initial assessment, I am seeking to get a much more in-depth understanding of your difficulties, in order for us to be able to make a plan for working jointly towards your goals.
Our sessions are collaborative and tailored to your specific goals - whether you're looking for immediate relief from stress, seeking to understand and repair from past experiences, or working towards long-term personal growth. My background as a doctor means I bring a broad, informed perspective to our work, integrating my knowledge of both physical and mental health to support you holistically.
