Victoria Smith

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MA RDMP

About me

Hi I'm Vikki. 

Are you suffering with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, struggling with intimacy, low self esteem, low self-confidence, negative body image, emotional burnout, life overwhelm.....?

I offer a therapeutic approach that allows you to connect through body and movement, which develops a deeper connection, and an embodied experience.

Your body tells a story, without words, it communicates your emotions, your challenges, your experiences, I can help you to develop a better relationship with yourself, and with others. Sometimes words alone are not enough, or words are hard to find. Maybe you find that you can talk about an issue for hours, but you still feel completely disconnected.
As your therapist I will be with you, as a facilitator and a witness, holding the space and being beside you throughout our journey together. I provide a space where you can feel safe and supported, without fear of judgement, so that you can access the therapy session in whatever way feels right for you.

 I also offer Sand therapy, which can be used to access conscious and unconscious material through the use of symbols in the Sand tray. The use of creative modalities like this can help self-expression, self-awareness and development. making deeper connection, and encourage growth and change.

I offer individual sessions for young people and adults from 15yrs upwards and couples therapy. 

Training, qualifications & experience

MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy 

Trained in Jungian Sandplay therapy and Sandstory therapy.

My experience ranges nearly 20years. I have worked with a whole range of populations of all ages from pre school to 90s. 

Areas of experience include early attachment and trauma, Mental health, forensics, special education & dementia, Eating disorders, learning and physical disabilities/difficulties, Autism.

My special interest is working with relationships and intimacy problems, Body image. 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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ADMP
Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK (ADMP)

ADMP UK is the professional organisation for the profession for Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

They aim to support the development of DMP in the UK and internationally; foster communication among Dance Movement Psychotherapists (DMPs); and promote the use of DMP throughout the United Kingdom and abroad.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

I do offer a limited number of concessional places.  

When I work

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Morning
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Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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I do have access to space that is wheelchair friendly and accessible to those who struggle with stairs if required.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith