Beginning Counselling
Introductory video call
A 30 minute video call to explore:
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What has led you to seeking counselling
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What you want to be different by the end of our time together
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How counselling would be in more detail
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How often and when you'd like to have sessions
First Session
Checking in on what we agreed in the introductory call and if you've thought of any questions - then the floor is yours!
Start where you like and our journey begins
Regular sessions
We will start each session with a few check in questions, but otherwise what the session looks like depends on you!
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We will have agreed check in points at certain milestones so you can be sure we haven't got side tracked or maybe we need to check if our original destination is still where you want to head
About Victoria
Opening up to a stranger can be scary so here is a little bit about me to make you feel more comfortable deciding if I am the right counsellor for you!
A Basingstoke resident with two silly cats, I became a counsellor because I love listening to people's stories and helping others. Humour is important to me, it's gotten me through the rainy days of life, as has a love of (attempting) arts & crafts. Bad puns and nerdy references are the core of my soul, but learning about the diversity of other's experiences is what really gets me up in the morning.
Counselling modality
Integrative Counselling
Unravelling Counselling is not about giving you advice, it's about unpicking your experience. Together we will notice patterns, re-examine events from an emotional distance and find the answers within you to what you want your life to become. I believe you have the map and the destination - we just need to find it amongst the brain clutter!
No wrong answers
Non Judgemental Approach
As someone who embraces her inner weird I will not be judging you regardless of what you share. Unravelling Counselling is founded on a belief that although we are all different there is no one way to live your life.
More than just chatting
Using creative activities
Sometimes it's hard to find the words to express everything inside you. We can use a range of creative techniques and hands on activities to go beyond talking and express your experiences.