Victoria is an experienced Clinical Psychologist trained in the UK and a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. Victoria gained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the UK in 2004 and has 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages and additional specialist skills working with children and families, including infants and young children. Victoria is trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dyadic developmental practice (DDP).

Victoria has also completed part one of Eye-Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) training and hopes to complete part two later this year. Victoria is the only certified DDP practitioner in the South Island and one of only two in New Zealand. Victoria specialises in attachment therapy, which means that relationships are at the heart of her practice. Victoria also has a special interest in Polyvagal theory and the mind-body connection, and she is a trained yoga teacher, so she takes a holistic approach to wellness. 

Victoria is knowledgeable and interested in supporting neurodiversity and whanau adjusting to new diagnoses. Victoria aims to be neurodiverse affirming in her practice. Victoria has a breadth of experience in both the public and private sectors and has worked in the UK and Australia and moved to New Zealand with her Kiwi partner and child four years ago. She loves living in Nelson. Victoria is a warm and highly skilled practitioner who values collaboration and compassion. Her breadth of skills and experience means she aims to tailor an intervention to her client’s unique needs.‍