Vicky McLeod

Occupational Psychologist

GHR Registered, HCPC Registered, GQHP, AFBPsS, BSc Hons, CPsychol, Dip RSA, TFT DX

Pronouns - She/Her

Occupational Psychologist - British Psychological Society - Health & Care Professions Council (HPCP)

The most powerful idea I have learned as a therapist is that everything we do, think or feel, even the things we don’t like that we do, or that we don’t want to do, are trying to fulfil a positive intention on the subconscious level. In most cases they are trying to keep us safe, or to make things easier for us in some way.

Often these protective strategies of coping or surviving in the world may have helped us at some point, but they are no longer useful in our current lives – they have become outdated or obsolete, causing us to feel stuck in some way.

We then seek help and support to identify what is no longer serving us, to free us from our own barriers, to reframe these beliefs, behaviours or responses and allow us to find a more productive and effective way of being in our lives now, that can truly benefit us and permit us to grow. This is what therapy can help you to achieve.

Vicky’s Background & Training

Vicky has worked in the personal development field since graduating with a BSc in Psychology in 1995. Working within the not-for-profit sector and in private practice, she has worked with individuals to facilitate meaningful changes and positive improvements across their personal and work lives, whether returning to work or learning, adjusting to ill health, disability, learning differences, loss, bereavement, or personal or workplace distress or trauma.

She began her training in counselling with Cruse Bereavement Care in 1996 and she gained Chartership with the British Psychological Society in 2005, alongside attaining qualifications in Learning & Development, Psychometric Assessment, Hypnotherapy, Energy Therapies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Coaching and NLP. 

Vicky is a specialist in the treatment of:

  • Anxiety (generalised, social, health)

  • Confidence and Self-esteem

  • Fears & Phobias

  • Improved Performance (work, public speaking, sports)

  • Loss, Grief & Bereavement

  • Social Anxiety

  • Stress (workplace and personal)

  • Traumatic experiences, 

  • Weight Loss, Stop Smoking, Habits (e.g. nail biting).

Vicky is highly experienced in the treatment of the following problems:

  • Alcohol Use

  • Anger Management

  • Career Guidance

  • Coping Skills

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Gambling

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Menopause

  • Relationship Issues

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Sports Performance

  • Trauma and PTSD


Therapeutic Models Vicky uses in her practice

  • Analytical Hypnotherapy & NLP

  • Thought Field Therapy & Emotional Freedom Techniques

  • Pluralistic/Integrative Counselling

  • EMDR with Hypnosis

  • Mindfulness

Feedback from Vicky’s Clients

"The sessions have helped me overcome a range of issues that I have lived with for a long time. I feel that a weight has been lifted, and life seems clearer, allowing me to move forward."


"I am very surprised with the outcomes and successes of changing lifetime habits in such a short time. I know this will continue to improve with time, and I could not be happier with my choice to do this and the therapist I chose."


“Sessions were very relaxing and productive. I felt at ease discussing my issues and felt all of my comments were taken on board. “


"Therapy has been a great experience. Every week things have improved and getting better with my own mindset. I feel a great sense of achievement in my progress this far and looking forward to the coming weeks as things continue to improve. I would recommend to anyone thinking of lifestyle changes and not just a quick fix." 

Affiliations, Memberships & Qualifications

  • Registered Occupational Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - PYL18315 (Practitioner Psychologist)

  • Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, BPS 164082 (Chartered Psychologist)

  • Chartered Psychologist (Organisational/Work), British Psychological Society and

  • Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology, BPS

  • General Hypnotherapy Register - Senior Practitioner & Recognised Supervisor

  • Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council Member


Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Psychology

  • BSc Hons Psychology

  • Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy Dip AH

  • General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice GQHP

  • NVQ4 Training & Development (Learning Development) Dip RSA


Certification and Training

  • Thought Field Therapy Algorithm & Diagnostic Practitioner (TFT)

  • Dream Analysis & Therapy Diploma

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy Diploma Level 3

  • Mindfulness Practitioner Levels I-III & Master

  • GHR 5762 BSc Honours Psychology

  • (BSc Hons) Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy

  • PG Cert in Occupational Psychology

  • NVQ Level 4 Training & Development (Learning Development)

  • Award (Dip RSA), including Assessor & Internal Verifier Awards

  • Certificate of Competence in Occupational Assessment (Psychometric Assessment) (Levels A&B)

  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - pending 2023

  • Cruse Bereavement Counsellor & Children's Counsellor Certificates (COSCA Certificate in Counselling equivalency)

  • Level A and B Intermediate in Psychological Assessments (Occupational Testing)

  • Diploma Certificate in Hypnotherapy with EMDR

  • Mindfulness Practitioner Course Level I, II, III & Master

  • Life Coaching Practitioner Diploma

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner Certificate

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Certificate, AMAP


What is EMDR?

EMDR Stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing.

When a person experiences psychological trauma or highly stressful events, they are not always able to process the relevant information (i.e. thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations). As a result, they can end up getting “stuck” inside of them and can resurface later on, as if the person was still reliving the traumatic or stressful event.

EMDR aims to ‘process’ negative experiences or events which can subsequently improve emotional well-being and help to significantly reduce, but more often eliminate distressing symptoms and bodily sensations associated with the trauma.

In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also acknowledged EMDR as being an effective treatment approach to psychological trauma and trauma-related disorders.


 

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