Victoria Nelsen, BACP

Victoria Nelsen believes that people carry strengths and resilience that can help them build lives aligned with their values and hopes. At the same time, there are times when challenges feel overwhelming, loneliness sets in, or patterns of self-defeating behaviour repeat until the ways we try to fix things become counterproductive.

When someone is facing life hurdles - whether short term or more persistent - Victoria encourages the message that change is possible and that individuals have the capacity to move toward their hoped-for destination. She frames difficulties as part of a unique personal story rather than as a fixed identity.

Victoria provides a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where people can explore their present experience and clarify where they would like to go next. While therapeutic approaches can be adapted to suit each person, she places particular value on ensuring clients feel seen and understood and on helping them find renewed hope for the future.

Beginning counselling can feel daunting, and Victoria recognises the courage involved in taking that first step. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and would be pleased to hear from anyone who feels ready to begin work on their concerns.