Counsellor profile
Victoria Porteous, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 11 years of experience
Counsellor for relationships and trauma
Continue with VictoriaAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (VG00P07)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Victoria supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship and family issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Client-centred conversation
About Victoria
NCPS. 11 years' experience. Victoria Porteous works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anxiety, addictions and related concerns using approaches she describes as conversational and practical.
Victoria says her own experience of therapy and personal losses inform her counselling. She aims for sessions that feel like a chat, and at times uses light humour. She also says she will respectfully challenge thoughts to help clients see different perspectives. She prefers straightforward, person-centred dialogue rather than clinical questionnaires.
Her background includes running counselling services for a Government-backed trauma charity during the Covid period, where she worked mainly with complex trauma survivors. She has also provided counselling through charities on referral from doctors and government agencies, and has given national radio contributions on mental health and social equality.
Victoria notes she has worked with business leaders, athletes and public figures, and has received high client review scores. She also mentions prior work as a private investigator, which she links to skills in listening and noticing non-verbal cues.
In private practice she combines counselling and coaching and says she helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship and family conflicts, addictions including porn and social media, and lack of purpose. She highlights particular interest in estranged family relationships, blended families and step-parenting.
Victoria is also qualified as a Menopause Healthcare Professional. To begin she asks people to use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Approaches used in remote counselling and what they involve
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, and taking action that aligns with what matters. It can help with anxiety, low mood and problems that come from getting stuck on unhelpful thinking patterns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating learned in early life and how they affect current relationships. It can be useful for intimacy issues, estrangement and family conflict by helping people understand and change interaction patterns.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a conversational, non-directive approach where the counsellor listens and reflects rather than imposes solutions. This approach suits people who want a more relaxed, person-focused way to talk through stress, grief or life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Victoria will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into busy schedules and reducing travel time, which can make regular attendance easier. If you want to proceed, confirm the currently supported session formats before booking and then use the matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addictions and related concerns such as grief, intimacy issues and parenting strain.
What is her counselling style?
Sessions are described as personable and conversational, with occasional respectful challenge to unhelpful thoughts and use of humour where appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Victoria has 11 years of experience, including running counselling services for a Government-backed trauma charity during the Covid period.
Which credential does she hold?
She is listed with NCPS as the credential shown in her profile.
Does she work in my language or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at present.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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