Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Confidence
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Maternity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Perinatal mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Mrs
Victoria Blevins
 
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She/Her
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
newcastle upon tyne

Hi! I am a compassionate CBT and EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience, specialising in building strong, supportive relationships to make members feel at ease on their journey to wellbeing

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Languages

English

About me

I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR, working with adults to help them find relief from trauma, depressed mood and anxiety. A significant amount of my work, and my current practice, has been within the NHS. I bring a grounded, supportive approach to therapy that values the importance of connection and trust. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change, and acknowledge how daunting it can initially be to engage in therapy and feel vulnerable with someone new, which is why I focus my approach around your needs. I work hard to create a warm, none judgemental environment where you can feel truly heard and understood. My aim is to make you feel empowered to explore and work through your challenges at your own pace. I use evidence based strategies, and tailor these to suit your unique needs, helping you to build effective coping skills and resilience. I am trained to work with a range of presenting issues, and have a particular interest within perinatal mental health. As a mum myself, I understand the unique challenges the role of a parent can bring, and am particularly passionate about supporting people through life transitions related to parenting and family life. I am also interested in trauma work; being specialised in both trauma focussed CBT and EMDR, I am well equipped to helping you process and heal from trauma. This dual expertise allows me to adapt to your unique needs to address both recent and past experiences. Overall, my goal is to foster a therapy space where you feel valued, respected and motivated towards a more fulfilling life. Come and say Hi!

Area I can help with

Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Confidence
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Maternity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Perinatal mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)

Types of therapy I offer

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Qualifications

EMDR Masterclass
EMDR Training
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2024 - 2024
University of Cumbria
PGDip Advanced Practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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2016 - 2017
Teesside University
PgC Primary Mental Health Care
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2013 - 2014

Work experience

Northumbria Healthcare NHS
CBT and EMDR Therapist
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2017 - present
Northumbria Healthcare NHS
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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2013 - 2017
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS
Assistant Psychologist - Forensic/Learning Disability
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2012 - 2013

Education

Northumbria University
MSc Psychology
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2010 - 2011
Newcastle University
BSc Biomedical Sciences
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2007 - 2010
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