If you're struggling in any way, making enquiries about counselling can be a helpful step forward. People from all walks of life come for and benefit from counselling.
Welcome, I'm Vicky, and I am a person-centred counsellor for adults of all ages, including couples.
I have worked with people impacted by bereavement, loss and grief, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, stress, confidence and self-esteem issues, communication, and relationship issues.
I practise online counselling in Eastleigh near Winchester yet can provide these services across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex.
Sessions are via Whereby, FaceTime, Zoom, or phone - I am happy to explore these options with you.
I'm a down to earth person and easy to talk to, and I can listen and support you in an attentive, non-judgemental and understanding way.
I can work with you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, gain new perspectives and awareness, and build confidence and trust in the strengths and inner resources that you have.
Creative mediums (art, journal writing, emotion cards) can form a part of our work together - I have received training to facilitate and support this process.
My goal (and hope) in counselling is to enable you to make choices and changes you wish to make and continue to be the best that you can be.
If you would like to book an introductory session or ask questions before taking that step, you can call 07729 193629, email me through this profile or my website.
Prior to qualifying as a professional counsellor, I provided emotional and mental health support within the voluntary and public sector - Cruse Bereavement Care, Solent Mind, Women's Aid, NHS Adult Mental Health, Local Authority Bereavement Services.
I have been counselling since 2011, and I hold the following qualifications:
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling
Certificate in Grief and Bereavement Counselling
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling
Centra Counselling Level 1.
I have undertaken continuing professional development in the following areas:
Art Therapy and Journal Therapy
Autism Awareness
Challenging Behaviour in Children and Young People
Crisis Counselling
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Introduction to Child Psychology
Mindful Mental Health
Moving Your Practice Online
Postnatal Depression Awareness
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation.
Experienced in bereavement counselling, I can be alongside you in a safe and supportive way. I have worked with people bereaved through many different circumstances, including baby loss - miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death. I can also be there for you if a loved one is facing a life-limiting or terminal illness.
With knowledge and interest in adult mental health, I can work with you if you're struggling with your mental health - through stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia.
I have personal insight and professional knowledge of domestic abuse, and I can be of support if you're feeling impacted by past or current relationships.
As an Accredited Professional Registrant of the National Counselling Society, I work within their Code of Ethical Practice and regularly consult with an online counselling supervisor.
Find the help you need...If you are a potential client looking for a counsellor, you may search our registrants by location or name and you can also check whether someone is on the NCS accredited register. A member of the Society may be a Registrant or a non-registrant member.
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