- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Victoria
Victoria Halliburton is a counsellor with three years of UK professional counselling experience and a longer background in education. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and parenting challenges. Victoria aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they take steps to feel better.
Her background includes 25 years in education alongside her counselling practice. That combination shapes a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on simple, manageable steps to change how life feels.
Victoria tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She listens first, then helps identify priorities and realistic goals. The work often includes learning ways to manage overwhelming feelings and improving everyday routines that get in the way of wellbeing.
Clients come to Victoria for help with a wide range of concerns. In addition to stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and parenting, she has experience with ADHD, attachment and relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, and issues that follow separation or bereavement. She also supports those affected by domestic violence and complex losses.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions are intended to be straightforward and centred on the client’s priorities. To begin, people are encouraged to consider what they want to change and to use the Start Therapy button to match with her and schedule a time.
How evidence-based methods fit into online therapy
Victoria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can help reduce anxiety and stress by changing how daily worries are handled. Another approach emphasises building routines and small behavioural steps to manage low mood, grief or parenting strain, helping people regain a sense of control and structure.Choosing the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will listen to what matters most, discuss options in plain terms and agree on steps that match the client’s goals and preferences. This makes it easier to adjust the plan as needs change rather than committing to one fixed method from the start.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping progress steady when life is hectic. Online work can reduce travel time and allow appointments during a lunch break or between school runs. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options with the service before booking to ensure they match your routine and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns and ADHD, along with related problems such as attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred, focusing on listening, setting priorities and working on manageable steps to improve day-to-day wellbeing.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the UK and 25 years of work in education, which inform a straightforward, supportive approach.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.