About me
Hi, I’m Victoria Gray, a Humanistic Therapist, and Fineshade Therapy is my private practice. I support adults navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, chronic illness, or the impact of past experiences. Whatever brings you here, I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can feel met with empathy, curiosity, and without judgement.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means I work alongside you in a way that fits your needs rather than following a fixed method. Therapy with me is a collaborative process, where we take things at a pace that feels manageable for you, with space to explore what feels most important.
Alongside my professional training, I've also experienced therapy myself which was transformational. I've developed a deep trust in the therapeutic process and this has also shaped the way I work.
If you’re considering therapy, you may feel unsure or hesitant about what it involves. I understand how much courage it can take to reach out, especially if you’ve been carrying things alone. You’re warmly invited to take a look around and get in touch if it feels right for you.
I currently undertake counselling sessions online in Rutland, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and across the UK, with face-to-face sessions coming soon in the local area.
MORE ABOUT MY APPROACH
My aim is to offer a warm, thoughtful and genuinely welcoming space where you can bring whatever feels difficult and begin to make sense of what has brought you to therapy. I value the therapeutic relationship deeply, and I believe that feeling safe, understood and accepted can create the conditions for healing and meaningful change.
As a person-centred therapist, I trust that each person carries an inner sense of what they need, even when it feels distant or hard to hear. I will work alongside you with care and curiosity, helping you reconnect with your own clarity and self-understanding at a pace that feels manageable and right for you.
Alongside this, I am trauma-informed and have experience supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, as well as people living with bereavement, neurodivergence, and the emotional impact of long-term or life-limiting illness. I bring empathy, steadiness and respect to this work, and I understand that reaching out can feel like a big step.
I also integrate approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, somatic awareness, polyvagal theory, inner child work and mindfulness, always guided by what feels most helpful for you and what feels most supportive in the room.
Above all, I respect your autonomy and will work collaboratively with you to shape the work at a pace that feels right. My aim is to meet you where you are, and to support you in a way that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely attuned to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I work with a wide range of people who may be experiencing different emotional and life challenges, including:
- Feelings of anxiety, stress or being emotionally overwhelmed.
- Low mood, depression, or a lack of motivation
- The impact of trauma, including complex PTSD
- Difficulties in relationships or navigating interpersonal dynamics
- Self-criticism, low self-esteem, or a harsh inner voice
- Work-related stress, pressure, and burnout
- Grief, loss, and adjusting to major life changes or transitions
- Exploring or living with neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism
I am a trauma-informed therapist with experience supporting adult survivors of domestic abuse and childhood sexual abuse, and I am also knowledgeable in working with neurodivergence. I also have experience of working with bereavement and the impact of life limiting illness. I draw on a range of approaches, including parts work (Internal Family Systems), attachment theory, and polyvagal theory, tailoring our work to suit your individual needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People (BACP Core Competencies)
- Advanced DBS
FURTHER TRAINING IN
- Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment
- Working relationally and somatically with Mental Health, Trauma and the Body
- Mindfulness
- Working with Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Working with Dissociation
- Working with suicide and self harm
- Working with Relational Trauma and disorganised attachment
- Working with the Nervous System in a trauma informed way, using Polyvagal Theory
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
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Free - Initial telephone consultation (15 mins)
- £55 - Individual therapy session (50 mins)
Concessions are available for those on low incomes - please contact me for further details
Payment is required by bank transfer at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the session will be cancelled.
I kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel a session; otherwise, the full fee will be payable. I do, however, understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and I will always approach such situations with care and compassion.
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