Outside the box counselling

for creative thinkers, sensitive souls, cultural rebels & the queer community.  

Pull up a seat - lets really talk about what matters to you.

Hello, I’m Vicky, a counsellor and facilitator based in the North of England.

I work with people based all over the UK - by Zoom, telephone and in person.

Thank you for visiting. My counselling practice is currently full for individual clients and I do not anticipate having any space until further notice.

About you

Is this the year you want to stop holding your breath in your work, life, and relationships?

Are you secretly wanting to colour outside the lines, be brave and take up space?

Then lets connect.

You might be passionate about changing the world or just your small corner of it. You want to use your voice and take up space, but don’t know where to start. Sometimes the weight of what you’re trying to handle feels too great. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing. We find ways to cope and keep going…which work…until they don’t.

I'm passionate about helping you to befriend your feelings and begin to heal past hurts, so that you can stop being pushed around by others…and yourself. As a compassionate human, I love collaborating with unique thinkers, sensitive souls & anyone with big feelings.

About me

I am an integrative counsellor which means that we can draw on a range of trauma informed approaches when collaborating. My background in learning means that I am passionate about sharing approaches and helpful information with you, so that you can begin to understand your unique brain and ways of operating in the world. I am always curious about the best parts of evidence based approaches for living authentically, and have undertaken recent training in DBT, CFT and ACT.

I work part time within a university counselling service and previously worked for ten years within the arts and charities. This included the hospice sector, which has left me with a real passion around supporting people experiencing change, loss and grief. I also know the pressures of work in schools, universities, charities and arts organisations.

About collaborating

I enjoy working with individuals, teams, and organisations. Please get in touch to discuss your hopes and needs.

Warmly, Vicky (she/they)

Counselling isn’t a magic wand.

But there can be real magic in a safe and confidential space just for you.

Work with me:

  • Face to Face

    Soul Space - Huddersfield

  • Walk & Talk - Almondbury, Huddersfield

    Huddersfield

  • Remote Therapy

    Across the UK, from the comfort of your home

    Monday - Thursday

Who is it for?

I work with people like you and my door is open to all.

You might be experiencing:

  • low mood and anxiety

  • shame and guilt

  • feeling ruled by your emotions

  • bereavement and loss

  • low confidence in your self, work and relationships

  • work related stress and burnout

  • conflict or disintegration in your relationships

  • confusion - you want to make a change but are unsure how to go about it

  • increased challenges because of a long-term condition or dynamic disability

  • feeling like an outsider or ‘black sheep’

 

Some of the communities that I work more often with include:

LGBTQIA+ and GRSD communities

I have worked for years supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Bread & Roses has been developed to be a kink/bdsm and enm (ethical non monogamy) friendly space. I undertake regular specialist training and development in gender, relationship and sexual diversity as well as neurodiversity.

Arts Professionals

I understand the pressures of working in the cultural sector and have good experience of supporting managers, supervisors and anyone who self-defines as “creative” to navigate the challenges of this unique work.

Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families (ACA)

Anyone who experienced difficulties at home as a child is welcome here, whether or not you identify with the term “adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families”. I understand how difficulties may show up in your relationships, life and work through patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety and rumination. I offer a supportive and affirmative approach to help you regain your sense of self and power.

Helpers & Carers

I’m passionate about supporting helpful people who are experiencing stress, burnout and compassion fatigue within the helping professions or their personal life. I am pleased to offer counselling, supervision and training to individuals and professionals working in learning and caring support roles.

 

Get in touch:

  • Sessions last 50 minutes.

  • They cost between £50 and £75.

  • I offer a free 30 minute consultation to see if we are the right fit, so please get in touch to book yours.

  • E: breadandrosescounselling@gmail.com