Make Yourself Counselling
counselling in Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and online
Empathy, Authenticity, Healing
Support for women 16+.
It's never too late to be who you want to be.
Hi my name is Vikki and I am the founder of Make Yourself Counselling.
My professional and personal background
I bring over 30 years of frontline experience as a family practitioner in safeguarding alongside my current role as a mental health recovery worker for NHS commissioned charities. This means that my empathy is backed up by robust understanding of complex trauma and the mental health system.
My path to becoming a counsellor wasn't just academic, it was deeply personal. After navigating the complexities of domestically abusive relationship's, I sought support from a counsellor who didn't just listen - she helped me to transform. Through that process, I unpicked my own patterns, rediscovered my voice, and finally was able to step into my authentic self.
The experience ignited a fire inside me. I know, firsthand, that counselling doesn't just "help"- it changes lives.
I'm a member of the BACP: Membership number 01008875 and offer clients sessions of humanistic integrative counselling.
My practice is rooted in feminist principles. We live in a world that often tells women and girls to be smaller , quieter or more accommodating. My goal is to help you to challenge those narratives.. Whether you are recovering from trauma , feeling lost in your role's or struggling with the weight of expectations, I offer a collaborative, non-judgemental space to help you:
- Identify and break free from cycles that no longer serve you
- Process past experiences in a safe, paced environment
- Build the confidence to stand firmly in your own power
I can help you with relationship difficulties both personally and professionally, bullying, boundary setting, self esteem issues, and working through difficulties related to childhood and upbringing.
I believe that it’s never too late to be who you want to be and that every woman deserves to achieve her full potential and to reach an understanding of herself on a truly deep and intimate level. Whether we meet face to face or via a secure online platform, the focus remains the same: your growth, your pace and your autonomy.
Reaching out is often the hardest part of the journey. If you're feeling hesitant, please know, there is no "right way" to start. You don't need to have all the answers or even a clear list of goals yet
To keep it simple , you can send me a message saying "I'm interested in learning more about your support for women" . From there we can schedule a brief , no- pressure introductory call to discuss what you need and to see if we are the right fit for one another. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.
What issues can I help with?
- Relationship difficulties — both personal and professional
- Bullying and workplace conflicts
- Boundary setting and learning to say no
- Low self-esteem and lack of confidence
- The impact of childhood experiences and upbringing
- Recovering from abusive or unhealthy relationships
- Feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward in life
- Emotional overwhelm, sadness, or anxiety
- Finding your authentic self and reconnecting with who you are
- Personal growth, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
My approach
As a counsellor my role is to provide a regular space and a time for you to explore anything that you are struggling with or worrying about.
I am a person centred counsellor. This means the sessions are completely led by you and your needs. I facilitate you to think deeply about your issues using the key person centred skills of empathy, non-judgement, and genuineness. You already have everything you need inside you to achieve your full potential. You are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide a supportive non judgemental environment that facilitates self discovery and personal growth. You decide the pace of the therapy and you set the agenda. I use skills such as reflective listening and open ended questioning to enable you to explore your own thoughts and feelings more deeply. Working together we will empower you to develop your own self awareness and find solutions to your own problems.
My location
I work from private offices located in a quiet part of Ilfracombe, and see clients from Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe, Croyde, Ilfracombe and the surrounding areas.
I also offer online sessions some evenings via Zoom
Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about how online therapy works.
Fees & availability
My sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly or sometimes fortnightly basis. I charge £60 per session.
We will regularly review our work together to ensure that you are getting what you want from it.
I offer a free introductory call of 15 minutes to ensure that I am the right fit for you and that we can work together.
I currently work Monday and Friday afternoons face to face and have slots available for online (zoom) sessions some evenings. Please get in touch with me for more information.
Get in touch
If you’d like to arrange an initial appointment or have any questions about counselling, please get in touch.
You can call me on +4407546071906 or use the secure contact form on this website.
I’ll get back to you as soon as possible — usually within 24 hours.
All contact is confidential and handled securely.