Victoria Hampson
BSc(Hons)Counselling(1st) MBACP
Working with overwhelm,anxiety,depression,trauma,abuse & specialising in grief support.
Sometimes friends/family/colleagues can listen but don't hear, they look but don't see. We can often feel unheard and invisible. We can feel low, stressed, generally overwhelmed and these are normal reactions to life occurrences. Sometimes these feelings and emotions persist and cause disruption to our ability to function with daily living and impact on our wellbeing. It is at times like these that we certainly need to be seen and heard. This is when counselling can help.
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About me and my practice
I provide a compassionate presence, listening and validating your story and emotions, giving you time and space to explore your feelings. You also don't need to wear that facade that you have to put on for others. Being able to speak to someone who is unbiased can of itself be a relief and also not having to be afraid of upsetting them, or worse being judged. There are no judgements in my therapy room. I like to work with you agreeing a way forward together, working at your pace, being supported by me. Client preferences are taken into consideration when considering frequency and duration of sessions. I can support you if you simply need to talk or gain more clarity on your issues, process difficult emotions, have a different perspective, make sense of what is happening, find solutions, maybe want a sense of calm, feel more confident, set goals, or have a sense of direction, purpose and meaning.
I have a relaxed approach and my clients say that I am warm, understanding and offer a calm presence.
Experience
I have previously worked for a Women's Mental Health Charity providing support at two "drop-in" facilities on a weekly basis, also providing support at three female secure units allowing me to work with women who may feel isolated, afraid, even more anxious in this environment. .
I have provided support for a children's bereavement charity in the North West of England. Supporting children who are bereaved by the loss of a relative or friend and including supporting children when parents have experienced pregnancy loss.
Functioning as a family support worker for a national charity I supported families, parent(s) in their own homes. Families could be struggling with a variety of issues including their own mental wellbeing issues, addiction, loneliness, financial constraints, new to the area.
Offering counselling within an organisation which provided general mental health support. This allowed me to work with adult male and females who may have a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, individuals suffering abuse, those who have suffered historical abuse, individuals presenting with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, identity issues, bereavement, long-term health issues etc.
More recently I have provided support as an Oncology Counsellor within a Regional Cancer Unit. This involved providing counselling to individuals who had a cancer diagnosis (working with people who had an initial diagnosis, during their treatment, during surgery, recovery, or those who were receiving palliative care to end of life). I also provided counselling to those who were bereaved due to cancer. My time on the Cancer Unit also allowed me to engage in Research regarding the impact of Compassion Fatigue for Oncology Counsellors.
In my private practice I work with a range of issues from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, health issues including end of life, abuse, trauma etc.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Counselling (1st)
Diploma H.E. In Psychology
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate In Single Session Therapy
ABC Level 3 Certificate In Counselling Skills
Diploma In Grief & Bereavement
ABC Level 2 Certificate In Counselling Concepts
Certificate In Eco-Therapy
NCFE Level 2 Certificate In Mental Health Awareness
Professional Membership
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Initial Consultation
A FREE 30 minute telephone assessment is mandatory before engaging in counselling with me.
This allows you to assess if you will feel comfortable engaging in counselling with me and also you can ask any questions prior to commencing any sessions. It also affords me the opportunity to gauge if I am the most appropriate counsellor to meet your needs so that you gain the maximum benefit from therapy.
Fees
Telephone Assessment 30 Minutes Free
Face to face or Online Counselling (via Google Meet)
Initial Session 90 Minutes £55
Subsequent Sessions 60 Minutes £45
Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly.
When I Work
Monday 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Tuesday to Thursday 8.00am to 9.00pm
Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative (Person Centred, CBT, T.A., Psychodynamic, Existential, IFS)
Video Platforms
Google Meet
Area
Merseyside
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