Victoria Blackwell

I am a trauma-informed counsellor specialising in domestic abuse recovery and relational trauma.

My work is grounded in a deep understanding of how abuse affects not only emotional well-being, but identity, safety, and sense of self. I support adults navigating the impact of coercive control, emotional and psychological abuse, trauma bonds, and the lasting effects of abusive relationships. I also work with anxiety, depression, OCD, childhood trauma, and sexual abuse.

Alongside my private practice, I am the Founder and Director of Soteria Trauma & Recovery CIC, a specialist service dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Through this work, I design and deliver therapeutic programmes, facilitate recovery groups for women, and contribute to raising awareness and improving responses to domestic abuse within communities and organisations.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and never judged. Together, we can begin to make sense of your experiences, rebuild trust in yourself, and move towards a life that feels more stable, confident, and your own.

For younger clients, I offer a creative, developmentally appropriate approach, using tools such as play, drawing, and sandwork to help them express and process experiences safely.

Why choose me?

- Specialists focus on domestic abuse and relational trauma, not just general counselling

- Founder of a dedicated recovery service, bringing real-world, frontline experience

- Experience supporting clients with coercive control, trauma bonds, and complex trauma

- A warm, down-to-earth approach where you will feel safe, understood, and not judged

- I work at your pace, helping you regain control, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with yourself

If you are looking for a therapist who truly understands the complexities of domestic abuse and trauma and who will work alongside you at your pace, I warmly invite you to get in touch. 

I offer a safe and confidential online and face-to-face space for you to feel comfortable discussing your issue.

Please feel free to contact me for a consultation so you can decide if I am the right counsellor for you and your needs.

You can book a session with me at www.tourssafehavencounselling.com 

I offer a discounted initial session to meet each other and for you to see if you feel comfortable with me working with you.

In this session, I will go through the contract with you, which we decide times, the days that you would like to attend, and to ask any questions you might have.