I am credentialed in the UK with over 10 years of professional work experience.
Whether you’re an adult navigating life’s challenges or a young person facing unique struggles, my counselling services are tailored to help you find clarity, resilience, and a path towards positive change.
I believe in treating mental health with the same importance as physical health. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t face it alone. Let’s work together to explore, understand, and overcome the obstacles affecting your mental well-being.
Having worked with the NHS, various charities, and in private practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to help you navigate life’s challenges.
I blend various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centred methods. This allows me to create personalised and effective strategy for your specific needs.
I offer support for a range of issues including but not limited to:
• Depression & Anxiety
• Bereavement & Loss
• Relationship Difficulties
• Emotional Confusion
• Stress
• Support with Autism and ADHD
• Self-esteem Issues
• LGBTQ+ Therapy and Identity Exploration
• Past Abuse
• Loneliness
• Trauma
• Abortion
If I have not listed what you want to talk about, please call and discuss. If I cannot help, I might be able to signpost you to someone that can.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-01022
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Victoria Barnett. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Vicky is an exceptional therapist specialising in helping people overcome childhood issues. Her empathy and deep understanding of therapeutic techniques have been invaluable in my journey to healing. She has created a safe space for me to explore my past without judgment, allowing me to finally break free from the issues holding me back. I wholeheartedly recommend Vicky to anyone seeking to address their childhood wounds.
Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Victoria for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I like Victoria and she listens and puts forward ideas.
She hasnt seen me yet! I really need some help and focussing and she is helping so far.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Victoria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Victoria has been very helpful for me to gain a wider perspective on the issues I'm dealing with. She has been very helpful in helping me see what the root cause and where the problems are, and helping me create strategies in dealing with these issues. Highly recommended!
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Victoria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and family conflicts