Victoria Huntriss


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About me
My name is Victoria, and I currently provide counselling sessions by video or telephone, depending on your personal preference. I aim to provide a warm, welcoming, and professional space, offering a personalised counselling experience to suit your individual needs.
At times, life can feel challenging and confusing, as we face situations that cause us emotional pain and suffering. This may sometimes leave us feeling stuck, confused, powerless, or even losing a sense of ourselves, leaving us questioning who we are, or wondering which way to turn.
Whatever has brought you here, counselling can provide you with a space to explore your situation in depth and together we can look at the things that are concerning you, and try to find a way through your difficulties.
Maybe it is a past experience that is troubling you, or a transitional time in your life that is creating uncertainty. Perhaps you are experiencing inner-conflict, or there is a persistent sense that something is just “not quite right”.
Maybe you are looking for a space to talk freely to feel heard and to help foster a sense of clarity. Or you might be looking for something more solution-focused or directive. Whatever your personal preferences, we can look at your goals, explore techniques, or simply have a space where you can offload and be truly heard without judgement. Not knowing what you want out of therapy is also OK, as we can work this out together, and there will be opportunity to regularly review where you are up to and make changes to our approach if you wish; we can work together to find a therapeutic style that most suits you.
If any of this resonates with you, then you might find counselling to be of real benefit.
My professional background has seen me working in the social care and mental health sector in various roles over the last twenty years providing opportunity to work with people from all walks of life. I continue to regularly update my learning to ensure my skills and knowledge are up to date.
Due to my own personal and lived experiences, I have a deep interest in working with those who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, bereavement, and also those who are neurodivergent. In particular, I have personal and professional experience of the challenges faced with a late diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD .
I acknowledge and understand just how difficult it is to make steps to seek help and I welcome any queries you might have about starting counselling. Please feel free to contact me to discuss further with no obligation.
Training, qualifications & experience
- OCNW Level 2 Counselling Skills
- OCNW Level 2 Mental Health
- OCNW Level 2 Promoting Positive Change
- NCFE Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care
- ICST Training - Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (supporting carers and people with dementia)
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
- NCFE Level 3 in Substance Misuse
- Stonebridge Diploma in Nutrition and Wellbeing
- C and G Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- ABC Certificate Level 3 Therapeutic Counselling
- ABC Certificate Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- TA101 - Transactional Analysis
- Counselling Tutor Training - Remote Counselling
- Individual Cognitive Stimulation for Dementia
- CT Level 6 -Clinical Supervision
- EMDR-currently studying
Examples of Continual Professional Development Undertaken:
- The Inside of Autism
- Working with Autism/ADHD
- Grief and Loss
- Polyvagal Theory
- Working with the Inner Child
- Working with Suicidal Ideation
- Working with Trauma
- Understanding Self-Harm
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Certificate in Traumatic Bereavement
- Supporting People through Loss and Bereavement extensive learning
- Centre of Excellence Level 3 - Grief and Bereavement
- Centre of Excellence Level 3 Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Counselling Experience:
- Blackburn Substance Misuse Service - supporting those impacted by alcohol and other substances
- Pendleside Hospice - working with those experiencing grief and loss
- Colne Citadel - a social inclusion charity, offering counselling to those experiencing difficulties
- Evolve - supporting people with mild to moderate mental health issues, working with trauma and domestic abuse
- Therapy Centre Services - EAP and direct clients working with a range of issues
- The Brain Tumour Charity - providing counselling to people bereaved by, or living with/impacted by brain tumours.
- Huntriss Holistics - private practice working with a wide range of issues, using different counselling approaches. Additional training and special interest in bereavement, trauma and neurodivergence
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Late diagnosed Autism Spectrum Condition and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Limited concessional spaces may be available upon request. Please note waiting list may apply for concessional sessions.
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Some flexibility around appointment times may be applied if available.
Further information
I am currently training in EMDR and am offering a reduced rate for this type of therapy whilst gaining experience during my training.