VR Counselling Services

30/07/2026

Summer holidays - I am unavailable until Mon 10th August

28/04/2026

FACT...

30/09/2025

VR Counselling will be closed from 3.10.25 until 20.10.25 therefore responses to requests will be on hold until Mon 20th. Many Thanks for your understanding. Vicky R

20/12/2024

Downed tools for another year. Once again, a big Merry Christmas to all clients past and present. It's been a busy fulfilling 2024. Hope you find peace and love.

Back 6.1.25

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20/10/2024

Most definitely

25/09/2024

29/04/2024

PIP review - DWP - After years of fighting the stigma around mental health, educating to view it is just as important as physical health, we are now told we 'can work our way out of anxiety and depression'. Get a job, and it will go away!
Appears that my 6yrs of training left me lacking in such knowledge. All I need to do with a client who hasn't left their house for 2 years is encourage them to 'get a job' .
Whilst I don't doubt prevention work can lead to higher and needed resilience - when are the 'causal' effects going to be acknowledged? Poverty, an education system where one size fits all and round pegs are deemed failures at 16yrs, navigating corporate greed...it's an endless list.
Anxiety and depression may stem from trauma , but hey - get a job and all will be well.
I am beyond words...

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19/12/2023

VR Counselling now closed until 2.1.24 - 2023 has been a busy year, and it's always an honour to be part of your journey for a while. Wishing all clients past present and future a peaceful Christmas. As always, seek the joy - it's out there.

20/04/2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fDwn3CxUQUMYLVXH9G95V

It's rare I find something so worthwhile to post and reach people. Came across this podcast (CPD) and almost every client past and present came to mind (that's quite a few). I cannot recommend it enough - find the time to listen - free therapy right there.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Episode

21/12/2022

Closing as of noon today - reopen 4.1.23. Wishing all clients past and present a Happy, peaceful Christmas. Always seek the joy folks, in those smallest of things. Stay well :)