Who we are
Hi, i'm Vicki.
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At Omoiyari Therapy, we focus on empowering and accepting people with authenticity and connection. As such, I embrace my own uniqueness in being confidently and perfectly imperfect. I pride myself in being human, in all my multifaceted quirks and I strive to create an environment of acceptance where you can be your unique and wonderful self too.
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The journey that led me to become a counselor is one deeply rooted in personal experience and the transformative power of genuine connection.
Having experienced days that were more often darker than light I found myself seeking support from a counsellor who met me in the darkness and helped me to find my own way out. In that sacred space, I experienced a profound sense of acceptance as I openly shared my vulnerabilities, fears, and dreams.
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It was within these moments of vulnerability and genuine connection that I witnessed the incredible potential for healing and growth. The counselor, a stranger at first, became a confidant and consistent presence in my life, leading me through a journey of self-discovery. The depth of the connection we established enabled me to gain profound realisations about myself, my relationships, and the path I wanted to follow.
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Inspired by my own transformative experience, I embarked on a path to become a counselor myself, yearning to offer others the same level of care, understanding, and acceptance I had received.
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Experience
Having worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, there isn't much that could shock or stifle me. I have worked within children's residential homes, acute psychiatric hospitals and a suicide hotline. All of which brought me to the humbling realisation that everyone deserves support and a listening ear, there is no issue too big or too small, sooner or later we all need to feel heard.
As a person-centred therapist I don't work with the 'diagnosis' in the medical way of thinking but instead explore alongside my client how their difficulties impact them. Each person experiences the world and their struggles in a way that is unique to them, and as such no two people will experience it in the same way.
However, for the purposes of seeing the types of difficulties I've worked with, please see below.
Low Mood
Narcissistic Abuse
Neurodiversity (Including ADHD and Autism)
Eating Disorders
Bereavement
Emotional Abuse
Abandonment Issues
Divorce
Family Issues
Low self-esteem
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts
Bullying
Borderline Personality Disorder
PTSD
Depression
Anxiety
Neglect
Trauma
Parentification
Gender Dysphoria
Sexual Abuse
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Qualifications
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Studies
Certificate in Counselling Skills
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CPD in the following:
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Carolyn Spring-
Mental Health and the Body- Treating Trauma
Working with Relational Trauma- Dealing with Disorganised Attachment
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Counselling Tutor-
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Attachment theory in Counselling
Practice masterclass 2- Trauma and the brain
Recognising and working with Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Understanding and managing the impact of Vicarious Trauma
Using creative writing for therapeutic purposes
Working with the Inner Child
Walk & Talk and Ecotherapy
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Online Events
Relational depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy- Mick Cooper
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NCPS
The Polyvagal Theory