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Hello, I’m Vicky, a counsellor and facilitator based in Huddersfield. I work with people based all over the UK - by Zoom, telephone and in person. Thank you for visiting. The practice currently has a waiting list but you’re welcome to get in touch if you’re interested in working together or have any questions. If you’re looking to start sooner, head over to the “about me” page where you’ll find some suggestions for likeminded therapists. About you I often work with people who self define as highly sensitive, neurodivergent or alternative in some way. You may think, feel and experience the world differently and that can come with huge ups and downs. Perhaps you look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be holding it together when you feel and think so deeply. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing, and at times it can feel like the cliff of overwhelm and burnout looms large. I'm passionate about helping you to befriend your feelings and bringing compassion to your unique experience in this complex world. I love collaborating with people who are exploring their identity, their next move or their place in the bigger scheme of things All of you and your uniqueness is welcome here. About me I am an Integrative counsellor which means I bring a range of approaches, tools, and insights into our collaboration. Life sends ups and downs and you may need different things at different times. Whether it is short term and focused, or we collaborate over a longer period, I believe your therapy should be as unique as you are. I see myself as a bit like a personal trainer - someone to be alongside you, help you make the changes you want, be a cheerleader and coach. Active wear is optional! I am able to adjust my approach to your needs, whether that’s space to process experiences, helping you to change your relationship with uncertainty or tricky emotions, or strategies for difficulties or living authentically. I am always curious about the best parts of evidence based approaches. I have undertaken recent training in DBT and somatic approaches which were specially adjusted to support the wellbeing of neurodivergent people. I have also attended intensive training in structured Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy which is a well evaluated approach for OCD and draw from I-CBT. Both of these can be adjusted to be neuro-affirmative and for delivery remotely. I work part time within a university counselling service and am committed to maintaining a culturally humble, trauma informed and anti-oppressive approach. I understand the pressures and conflicts of work in schools, universities, charities and arts organisations. About collaborating I believe in understanding your unique needs and goals. This helps to pin down an approach which is a good match for your hopes and needs, and to establish what progress might look like. Whether that’s over 6 weeks, 6 months or longer, is up to you. I can make some suggestions, but there’s no set number of sessions. Would you feel comfortable with establishing goals and a shared direction? Do you like to work in a way which is structured, but flexible? Could evidence based approaches for distress tolerance and managing uncertainty help? Are you willing to consider trying new things outside of sessions? If so, lets connect and talk more! Get in touch to book your free consultation. I look forward to meeting you. 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