Online Counselling for Dorset

Hello and welcome to Victory Psychology. I am a consultant clinical psychologist working with Veterans, and adults (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties, covering Bournemouth, surrounding areas, and online. I have a special interest in treating combat and civilian PTSD, and complex trauma. I treat anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and peri natal mental health. I also specialise in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life changing injuries and neurological disorders. In addition, I conduct cognitive capacity assessments.

CBT can help with the following conditions: Depression Anxiety Post-Natal Depression Stress Panic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Social Anxiety. I have a special interest in maternal mental health. I have also completed additional training to adapt CBT treatment for people with long term health conditions such as Chronic pain, IBS, Diabetes.

We can all find ourselves at a point in our lives where things feel difficult. Sometimes our problems can grow so that we cannot see a way past them. I can offer you a safe and accepting space, free of judgment, to explore the things you are finding hard. Together, we can work to identify things you may want to change, or I can support you to work towards acceptance of things you may not be able to change. By supporting you in this way to explore your challenges and difficulties I can help you work towards a deeper understanding, a feeling of self-acceptance and a sense of empowerment in your life.

As an anxiety specialist with 8 years of experience, I have been dedicated to helping clients understand and reduce their anxiety. My approach involves three stages 1 - Understanding the roots of anxiety - Identifying the underlaying causes of anxiety through thorough exploration. 2 - Developing coping strategies - utilizing various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic approach, person-centred approach and CBT. 3 - Applying coping strategies in day to day life - encouraging clients to commit to completing homework tasks between the sessions to integrate these strategies into daily routine

If you're looking for compassionate, modern and down to earth therapy then I'm here for you. My practice is rooted in an integrative therapeutic model whilst upholding professional standards. I focus on the human experience and helping you find your own inner therapist. We'll discuss what to expect and manage your hopes for therapy from the beginning. I'll go the extra mile to ensure you feel safe, be yourself, talk about what's on your mind and work towards a happier, healthier you. I specialise in working with teenagers and young adults, from those starting secondary school to those navigating the new world of adulthood.

Do you feel like you are stuck? Feel numb or like all your emotions are too much? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to do next? It may be something that’s been bothering you for a while or may be that you feel you have been struggling recently? It might be that you know the reasons or it might be that you don’t know why you feel the way you feel or why ‘this’ is happening for you. Whatever your reason, counselling can help. Some people think you have to be in a crisis or something really ‘bad’ has had to happen. The reality is, that we all need a safe space, where we are listened to and heard, accepted and validated.

I am a trauma-informed grief, cancer & dementia counsellor. Grief is the change we didn’t want, the loss of a planned future. We grieve not only for the death of a loved one but also for the loss of a good health ( cancer, life changing illnesses & injuries), a relationship or a career. Whatever you are struggling with, I will walk hand in hand with you and be your witness. We will address and validate your struggles, learn the techniques of self emotional regulation, processing your current as well as your old wounds, so you can start living a life fully at your own pace. Contact me to arrange a free 20 minutes consultation.

I am an arts psychotherapist skilled in creative approaches as well as the traditional talking therapies. You need have no experience of the arts to benefit from arts psychotherapy, just an openness to thinking creatively around the issues you bring to therapy. Everyone is creative in their own unique way. By balancing left and right brain thinking, arts psychotherapy helps you process your thoughts and feelings obliquely, as well as directly, so you can come to a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.

I work with adults and children age 6+.If you're struggling to manage life's rollercoaster, and surviving more than thriving, you could benefit from having someone to help you understand your mental health. Whether it's Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Imposter syndrome, parenting worries, breaking generational cycles/trauma, managing controlling or manipulative personalities please get in touch for a free initial conversation. I specialise in working with children & young people. I have a great deal of experience in working with school based anxieties, childhood illness & disabilities, parental relationship breakdowns & neurodiversity

As a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with over 28years of experience I have been privileged to work with courageous people from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds. From adults, to children, young people and couples, LGBGTQ+, kink and polyamorous communities . With the help of therapy they have been able to explore what has been troubling them and discover a way forward. I offer an environment that is supportive, warm, confidential and free from judgment. Together we can create a space in which you will be able to explore areas of your life you wish to understand, improve on or make changes to.

New Horizons Network is a team of counsellors, life coaches and psychotherapists. Being able to explore areas of your life which you may wish to understand, improve on or make changes to can make life better, improve relationships and self esteem. We all deserve the best from life. We believe that coaching, counselling and psychotherapy should be accessible to all. With that in mind we offer these services at varying costs according to the level of experience of our network of practitioners. Contact us for a discussion on how we can help you with your needs and put you in touch with the best person for you.

Are you one of the many people who find themselves falling into, struggling to leave, or trying to recover from painful, destructive, abusive or addictive relationships? Perhaps you often ask yourself 'why are relationships so hard?' 'why do I keep falling for emotionally unavailable people?' 'Why can't I say no, even though I'm exhausted and burnt out?' If so, you're in the right place. These patterns can leave you feeling deeply confused and out of control of your life, questioning your own reality and bewildered about why it hurts so much.

I have a humanistic approach, and by appreciating that we are all unique human beings, I integrate a variety of counselling theories, including Person-centred, Transactional analysis, Gestalt, Transpersonal, Mindfulness, Forest bathing and CBT. As well as my one to one counselling, I run indoor and outdoor therapeutic groups and offer these to local schools and professionals covering issues of anxiety, mindfulness, anger management, grief and self-care. At the heart of my counselling style is my client's self-care and well being. I have experience working with and alongside young people, adults, families and multi-agencies support.

I am very passionate about my work and what I love most is seeing my clients progress. Observing their changes and seeing how good they feel within themselves is a wonderful journey to share. I offer support with all kinds of issues. You may be suffering with an anxiety disorder, depression perhaps, an issue within a relationship, an addiction or something else. Whatever your issue is, my aim is to spend time getting to know you, finding the root cause to your problem and any other factors that may have to be taken into consideration. Then, together we can work towards a solid plan for you to more you forward as an individual.

Do you long to experience some peace, freedom and self trust around food? I believe this should be a birthright for everyone. If you are feeling out of control around food and concerned about the size or shape of your body, I get it because I've been there. I now use my professional and lived experience to help others find their way out of the prison of binge eating. I'm sure you have tried many times to gain control of your eating and maybe you're at a point where you're thinking there must be more going on than simply not being able to stick to a diet. Is therapy the answer?

You may be reading this as you’re finding things in life difficult at the moment. You may be struggling with thoughts or certain circumstances, maybe you can’t pin point what you’re going through; you just know you need some support. I offer you a safe and non judgmental space to explore what is happening, and help you to understand why you’re feeling the way you are. I personalise my work with you and provide tools to support you to work through the difficulties you are experiencing. You may be searching for the right counsellor, or you may be the parent/carer of a young person who needs support.

I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. I have acquired approximately 700 clinical hours. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling to navigate through difficult emotions and find clarity in your thoughts? Rest assured, you're not alone. There is hope for a brighter tomorrow, and I'm here to guide you on that journey. Picture a life where you feel empowered to confront your fears, heal from past wounds, and embrace a future filled with possibilities. Through our shared reflection, you'll gain insight and discover your inner strength. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration. With compassionate guidance, I'm committed to helping you find peace and contentment.

Sometimes life and the problems that arise can seem confusing even overwhelming. Some problems are based very much in the present but often I work with clients to see how their past impacts their life today and with this new awareness we work together to make the changes needed to move forwards. By bringing the unconscious into the conscious we can explore what outdated belief systems and adaptations you may be dragging around with you from childhood. These adaptations may have protected you as a child but as an adult often no longer serve a purpose and can even be detrimental to your relationships. Is it time for a new beginning?