Counsellor profile
Victoria Halliburton, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- BACP member
- Parenting support
- ADHD focus
About Victoria
Counsellor Victoria Halliburton is a BACP member with three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She also has 25 years of experience in education. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and ADHD.
Victoria uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage difficult feelings and everyday pressures. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, identifying unhelpful patterns, and developing clearer ways to cope. She adapts her approach to each person’s situation and pace.
Her background in education informs how she explains ideas and sets realistic steps. That experience often helps when working through parenting questions or when someone needs structured support during change. She aims to make techniques straightforward and usable between sessions.
Victoria has worked with people affected by loss and traumatic events, and with those who want help handling anxiety and stress. She also supports people exploring attention differences such as ADHD and the everyday challenges that can bring.
When someone contacts Victoria, the first session is used to clarify priorities and decide on short-term goals. She and the client then agree practical actions to try between meetings. This makes the work concrete and measurable over time.
How evidence-informed approaches work online
Victoria describes her practice as using evidence-informed therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, grief and related issues. Cognitive approaches aim to spot and change unhelpful thinking and routine behaviours; these can help with anxiety and low mood by teaching practical strategies to test and adjust thoughts. Behavioural and skills-based work focuses on small, repeatable actions - such as paced relaxation, activity planning or problem-solving - that make daily life more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Victoria will discuss different methods during early sessions and choose what fits best with the person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into a busy week and reduces travel time. It can also make shorter check-ins easier to arrange during work breaks or for those who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can use online meetings to focus on clear, practical steps that carry into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting issues and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her counselling style?
Victoria uses practical, evidence-informed techniques and focuses on talking through current problems and developing coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience and 25 years working in education.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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