Victoria Hampson, BACP

About me

Are you overwhelmed with life issues and need some support?

Do you feel anxious and would like to learn how to feel calm?

Does every day feel like a battle against the ache of loss?  Are you feeling lost in the darkness of grief, unsure how to move forward?

Would you like to feel acknowledged and validated?

Let's not sugar coat it, life is hard! Sometimes friends/family/work colleagues can listen but don't hear, they look but don't see. We can often feel unheard and invisible. We can all experience times when we feel low in mood, stressed, sad, or generally overwhelmed and these are normal reactions to life occurrences However, sometimes these feelings and emotions persist and cause disruption to our ability to function with day to day living and impact on our wellbeing. You may feel judged or that you wear a mask for the outside world but this isn't you and how you really feel. You may have an overwhelming sense of not being good enough, of being consumed by anxiety, which can often leave us feeling isolated and alone or so drained, depleted and low in mood that you just don't have the strength for anything any more. It is at times like these that we certainly need to be seen and heard but we may not know where to turn for help.

My counselling experience includes supporting people with issues of overwhelm, stress (I am a certified Stress Management coach), anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, trauma, abuse, life losses, lack of meaning and purpose, social anxiety and health diagnosis in particular Cancer, working with the newly diagnosed as well as those receiving palliative care to end of life.   

I have helped individuals overcome low self-esteem, low self-worth, lack of confidence, loss of sense of self/identity.  

I specialise in supporting those suffering grief due to bereavement and I have enabled people to regain balance, meaning,  restorative calm, so that they can regain a sense of independence to continue living their life. 

I am an Accredited Pregnancy & Infant Loss Practitioner providing specialised support for all forms of Pregnancy Loss honouring the unique grief and emotions that come with each experience.  (Including stillbirth, miscarriage, missed miscarriage, molar pregnancy, failed fertility treatment, ectopic, unknown location, miscarried multiple, absorbed multiple, medical/surgical termination, termination) and infant loss (including SIDS).  

I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience — one where you feel seen, accepted, and in control of your own journey. My approach is grounded in Person-Centred Therapy, which means I focus on creating a relationship of warmth, trust, and respect.  I may also gently draw on other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis (TA), Internal Family Systems (IFS), or Experiential  where appropriate — but always at your pace, and with your goals in mind.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of things and move forward in a way that feels right for you.  Counselling with me offers you the space and time to explore, reflect and review how you think and to have an outlet for emotion. I aim to encourage, support and empower clients to regain a sense of balance, embody change, look ahead, make informed choices and facilitate independence leading to living the life they want.

I’m someone who truly values deep listening, honesty, and helping people reconnect with their own sense of worth and direction. I know how hard it can be to reach out, and I’ll always meet you with compassion, not judgement.

Qualifications include:

BSc (Hons) Counselling (1st)
Diploma In Psychology
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma - CBT
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Integrative Counselling
ABC Level 3 Certificate In Counselling
ABC Level 2 Counselling Skills

Currently Studying: MSc


I have previously worked for a Women's Mental Health Charity; a private general mental health organisation and I am an Oncology Counsellor on an NHS Regional Cancer Unit and have my own Private Practice where I offer face to face, online and eco-therapy for clients.

I have an enhanced DBS certificate.

Please note that whilst I have Insurance this is subject to English Law with the Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales and therefore any claims must be filed in England.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, 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, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Credentials information

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #391019

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