Victoria Halliburton
Practical, compassionate counselling for everyday struggles
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About Victoria
Victoria Halliburton is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and parenting concerns. She is BACP credentialed and brings three years of professional counselling experience alongside 25 years in education. Her approach is practical and centred on the person in front of her.
She aims to make the first step feel achievable and supported. Victoria keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns that keep difficulties going and works with each person to set simple, realistic goals. Conversations and any plans are adapted to fit the client’s life and priorities rather than a fixed template. Her background in education informs a straightforward style.
She often uses clear explanations and practical strategies that can be tried between sessions. Parents are helped to think through day-to-day challenges and to find manageable ways to change routines and expectations. Victoria has worked with a wide range of mental health presentations and related concerns.
These include ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, grief, divorce and separation, and domestic violence among others. She approaches sensitive topics with care and without judgement. Clients can expect dialogue tailored to their needs, paced to what feels doable.
The aim is to build skills and understanding so people can move towards a more satisfying daily life. Booking begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 410528
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Victoria's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Victoria works with
Everything Victoria lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Victoria works online
She also works with trauma-informed ways of talking about painful events that aim to reduce their impact on day-to-day life. This involves pacing the discussion, identifying coping strategies and building a sense of safety in the therapy process. Such methods are frequently used when addressing grief, trauma and abuse-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree a plan that fits their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps ensure techniques are adjusted if they are not helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online help can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, shorter slots or audio-only time when that suits their day better.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Victoria focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges and ADHD, along with related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred, using evidence-based techniques and clear explanations to develop realistic goals and strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and 25 years of work in education, which shapes a straightforward, instructional approach.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and is BACP credentialed as stated in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
International clients are not currently accepted as noted in the profile.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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