Victoria Porteous, NCPS
Trauma-informed therapist with practical insight
- Relationship and family help
- Trauma and addiction support
- Flexible online sessions
About Victoria Porteous
Victoria Porteous brings both professional training and personal experience to her therapeutic work. She first engaged in therapy after losing her mother at 22, a period marked by anger, isolation and self-defeating behaviours that included struggles with addiction. That early experience shaped her belief in the power of a strong therapeutic connection and informs the compassionate, practical way she supports others.
Victoria aims to make sessions conversational and relatable, often using gentle humour and straightforward questions rather than clinical rituals. She will sometimes respectfully challenge unhelpful thinking to open up new perspectives and foster meaningful change. Her practice has included running counselling services for a government-backed trauma charity during the COVID period, working mainly with people experiencing complex trauma, and providing support through charities where referrals come from doctors or government agencies.
Her work spans individual and organisational clients through private practice and onsite coaching, and she lists specialties that include relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, grief, parenting, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Victoria also focuses on estranged family relationships, blended family dynamics and step-parenting, and she is qualified as a Menopause Healthcare Professional. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification.
Victoria has received strong feedback for her work, with average ratings near 4.9 to 5 out of 5, and has been invited to contribute on national radio about mental health, social equality and current affairs. She previously worked as a private investigator, a background she draws on for careful listening and attention to nonverbal cues. Her approach is tailored to each person, aiming to be the kind of therapist she remembers needing during difficult times, and she invites people ready for honest, sometimes challenging work to begin that journey with her.
Victoria aims to make sessions conversational and relatable, often using gentle humour and straightforward questions rather than clinical rituals. She will sometimes respectfully challenge unhelpful thinking to open up new perspectives and foster meaningful change. Her practice has included running counselling services for a government-backed trauma charity during the COVID period, working mainly with people experiencing complex trauma, and providing support through charities where referrals come from doctors or government agencies.
Her work spans individual and organisational clients through private practice and onsite coaching, and she lists specialties that include relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, grief, parenting, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Victoria also focuses on estranged family relationships, blended family dynamics and step-parenting, and she is qualified as a Menopause Healthcare Professional. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification.
Victoria has received strong feedback for her work, with average ratings near 4.9 to 5 out of 5, and has been invited to contribute on national radio about mental health, social equality and current affairs. She previously worked as a private investigator, a background she draws on for careful listening and attention to nonverbal cues. Her approach is tailored to each person, aiming to be the kind of therapist she remembers needing during difficult times, and she invites people ready for honest, sometimes challenging work to begin that journey with her.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Victoria Porteous have?
Victoria Porteous has 11 years of experience.
Is Victoria Porteous a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: NCPS. License details: .
In which languages does Victoria Porteous provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Victoria Porteous located?
Victoria Porteous is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Victoria Porteous as my therapist?
You can work with Victoria Porteous through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Victoria Porteous work with international clients?
Victoria Porteous does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Victoria Porteous cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Victoria integrates several evidence-informed methods to suit different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying values-based actions to create a more meaningful life; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and persistent unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current emotional responses and connection styles, helping with intimacy issues, abandonment worries and relationship repair. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the client’s own insights guide change and self-acceptance, supporting self-esteem and personal growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Victoria collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.
Online sessions make this flexible work accessible through video calls, phone conversations, live chat or ongoing text-based messaging. These options allow for continuity of care around work, family and travel commitments and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor the experience to individual circumstances.