Victoria Froome

Hi. I’m Vicky, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, and I am committed to supporting you through life’s challenges with a compassionate, holistic, and personalised approach to therapy.

Before embarking on my journey as a psychotherapist, I spent 20 years working as a doctor in the NHS, predominantly as a general practitioner. This rich background gives me a broad and deep understanding of both the emotional and physical aspects of health, allowing me to bring a truly integrative perspective to my practice.

I hold a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Roehampton University, and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy(BACP) (member number 402603). I have worked with individuals facing a wide range of issues, and I continue to be passionate about helping people navigate life’s complexities with compassion and care.

As an integrative therapist, I blend a variety of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. This blend will depend on any specific issues or goals that we have identified for you and may well adjust over the course of our work. My medical background allows me to understand the mind-body connection in a unique way, helping clients not only explore their emotional wellbeing but also recognise how physical health can influence mental and emotional states.

By tailoring the therapy to your specific needs, we can work together to explore your personal difficulties - whether it’s navigating anxiety, managing stress, or working through deeper emotional wounds. My aim is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore and grow.

Our sessions are collaborative and tailored to your specific goals - whether you're looking for immediate relief from stress, seeking to understand and repair from past experiences, or working towards long-term personal growth. My background as a doctor means I bring a broad, informed perspective to our work, integrating my knowledge of both physical and mental health to support you holistically.

I offer both in-person and online therapy sessions, providing flexibility and convenience to fit your needs and lifestyle.

My practice is called Dragonfly Psychotherapy, and for a reason: The dragonfly symbolises change, transformation, and self-realisation. It often represents the journey of personal growth and the ability to adapt to life’s challenges. Its ability to move swiftly and change direction can inspire you to embrace flexibility and new perspectives. Additionally, the dragonfly's connection to water can symbolise emotional depth and healing, encouraging individuals to explore their feelings and find clarity. Overall, it serves as a reminder of the beauty of transformation and the potential for renewal in one’s life.

It can feel very difficult to reach out and make initial contact with a therapist, and I wholly understand this and try to make the process as straightforward as possible.

When you first make contact with me, we can arrange a 15 minute telephone call so that we can talk through the difficulties you are experiencing and whether there is something you are hoping to achieve through therapy. It’s okay if there isn’t something specific, sometimes it feels too complicated to untangle everything at first. We can talk through how we might be able to work together.

If you decide that you would like to work together with me on your difficulties, we will arrange an initial assessment appointment. This and subsequent sessions are 50 minutes in length. In the initial assessment, I am seeking to get a much more in depth understanding of your difficulties, in order for us to be able to make a plan for working jointly towards your goals.

My integrative training means that we have lots of options that we can reach out for and work with to help you towards your goals.