Victoria has become a lifeline for me, she will never fail to to make sure that you always see the full picture in whatever you are dealing with and offer very astute insights. i have struggled to open up with therapists all my life, yet feel at ease, if not compelled to open up to victoria as she creates this space thats conducive of growth and is very friendly and observant. cant thank her enough.
Victoria Porteous, NCPS
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Victoria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Victoria. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
Victoria has really helped me turn my mental health around, I’ve learnt so much from our sessions together and because of these I know feel much lighter and happier!
More about Victoria
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- NCPS
Hi, I’m Victoria,
and I’ve been on both sides of therapy.
I bring my own life lessons, mistakes I’ve made , losses and my experience of having therapy to the work I do.
I first had counselling when I was 22 and my mum passed away. I was incredibly angry, felt alone and indulged in many self-defeating behaviours. Therapy was, over time transformative for me and really helped me change my mindset and outlook. The key is to get a therapist you really connect and gel with, so much so that it can at times just feel like a chat.
I make our sessions personable and conversational and dare I say it, try to bring some humour to them. It’s not clinical and I promise I’ll never ask you anything as dull as “On a scale of 1 to 10, how are you feeling”.
I’ll also at times respectfully challenge your thoughts in order to look at other perspectives.
I partnered with a Government backed trauma charity to run all of their counselling services for 18 months during Co-Vid and worked mainly with complex trauma survivors. I work with people through charities that are referred by their Doctor and/or Government agencies. I also have testimonials for the work I do from business leaders and athletes including a previous Executive of Glasgow City Council who had over 4000 employees and a Paralympian gold medalist Nike athlete.
Working with individuals and companies through my private practice counselling and coaching onsite, I provide a safe and non-judgemental space. I help people with (but not limited to) stress and anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem/confidence, motivation, relationship issues, family conflicts, self-defeating behaviours, porn/social media addictions and lack of purpose/direction.
My average reviews from people I do sessions with have always been 4.9 or 5 out of 5,
I will be completely authentic with you and will ask you the right questions to help you. I previously worked as a private investigator so whilst they are very different careers, they both require strong listening skills, picking up on non-verbal clues, asking the correct questions to build a picture then trying to piece things together to make sense.
If you know you want to make positive changes to feel empowered and you’re brave enough to go on the sometimes really tough journey of self/discovery and acceptance, then I look forward to you booking sessions with me.
Victoria
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- NCPS · United Kingdom · VG00P07 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Victoria Porteous
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Victoria has become a lifeline for me, she will never fail to to make sure that you always see the full picture in whatever you are dealing with and offer very astute insights. i have struggled to open up with therapists all my life, yet feel at ease, if not compelled to open up to victoria as she creates this space thats conducive of growth and is very friendly and observant. cant thank her enough.
Victoria has really helped me turn my mental health around, I’ve learnt so much from our sessions together and because of these I know feel much lighter and happier!
Victoria is a very engaged therapist, who takes well to feedback and finds a wonderful balance between support and encouragement towards growth. Thank you!
It has been a pleasure to work with Victoria! She was amazing at helping me identify blindspots and coming up with reframes that really stuck with me, especially around sales mindset, fear of judgment and people pleasing. She's a great therapist and I look forward to working with her again in the future!
I'm getting a lot out of my sessions with Victoria, she is really easy to talk to and very insightful. I'm feeling a lot more able to cope these days and Victoria has given me strategies for dealing with feeling anxious and self-critical. Highly recommended!
Reccomend.
Victoria has helped me enormously over the last few months. She is supportive and empathetic while she also challenges me when needed. She has made me feel seen and is proactive in her therapy, offering practical advice without being forceful. I have grown in confidence after being at my lowest when I met Victoria, and I now feel well equipped to deal with whatever the world throws at me! It is also incredibly reassuring to know that I have a good relationship with Victoria that I can return to if ever I need it. I’m incredibly grateful for all the help she has given me.
Very professional, yet very friendly. Over the last few months she helped me work through several issues, to the point that our last few sessions didn't feel like "crisis management" anymore. I would highly recommend her.
Absolutley incredible, makes me feel like I am in a safe environment with no judgement. Basically like talking to a friend
From the one session we’ve had, I know Victoria to be a lovely and professional person. She was very respectful during our first session and I look forward to having more time with her!
I am extremely grateful to have Victoria in my life atm. She listens, guides me and understands my struggles. I already recommended her to two people and she is absolutely amazing. You could immediately tell how much she loves her job and tries genuinely to help. She would respond very late or very early and go above beyond to make you feel less lonely..
Very good support
Professional and courteous
Victoria is very personable and empathetic and made me feel very seen and understood. She has helped me very much and I would definitely recommend her
Frequently asked questions
Does Victoria Porteous offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Victoria Porteous works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Victoria Porteous speak?
Victoria Porteous speaks English.
How many years of experience does Victoria Porteous have?
Victoria Porteous has 11 years of experience.
Where is Victoria Porteous licensed to practice?
Victoria Porteous is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Victoria Porteous accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Victoria Porteous does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Victoria Porteous offer?
Victoria Porteous offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Victoria Porteous?
Victoria Porteous can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Victoria Porteous?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.