Mindwaves Counselling
and Hypnotherapy
Welcome. I’m Vicky—a Pluralistic & Integrative Therapist.
Creating a calm, non-judgmental sanctuary where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and step into meaningful change.
A Lifelong Commitment to Supporting Growth
Before establishing Mind Waves, my background was in teaching. Spending years in the classroom gave me a deep, first-hand understanding of the pressures, emotional overload, and mental fatigue that people carry every day—whether balancing demanding careers, family expectations, or major life transitions.
Teaching taught me how to listen deeply, communicate complex ideas in clear, jargon-free ways, and create environments where people feel truly safe to learn and grow. Transitioning from education into therapeutic practice felt like a natural evolution—shifting my focus from academic learning to supporting deep, personal inner healing.
In addition to my private practice, I am currently volunteering with Suffolk Mind, supporting individuals within the mental health sector. This experience reinforced my passion for community wellbeing, evidence-informed mental health support, and helping people build sustainable emotional resilience.
My Philosophy: You Are Not Broken
Walking Alongside You, Not "Fixing" You
In a world that often pressures us to move faster, perform better, or "fix" ourselves, therapy can be a rare space where you are invited to simply arrive as you are.
I believe deeply that you carry your own natural intuition, autonomy, and inner wisdom. You are not broken, and you don't need a therapist to hand you a rigid formula for your life. My role isn't to sit in judgment or dictate the path—it is to walk alongside you as an empathetic, grounded partner, helping you untangle complex feelings and uncover the steadiness that is already within you.
"Real, lasting transformation happens when we move at your unique rhythm—honouring your story and creating space for your mind and nervous system to settle."
What Working With Me Feels Like
When you step into a session with me—whether in-person in Norfolk or online—you can expect:
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Clear, Human Language: No clinical jargon or rigid tests—just an open, honest, human-to-human conversation informed by years of education and mental health experience.
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Complete Confidentiality & Safety: A quiet sanctuary where you can lay down heavy thoughts without worry of judgment or burdening others.
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Respect for Your Autonomy: You remain in the driver's seat of your own healing and self-discovery.
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A Calming Environment: A gentle space designed to help your nervous system regulate and rest.
Professional Standards & Credentials
To give you full peace of mind, my practice is grounded in rigorous, evidence-informed training and professional ethics:
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Former Educator / Teacher bringing deep experience in communication, empathy, and personal development
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Experience with Suffolk Mind, delivering community-focused mental health support
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Qualified Practitioner in Counselling, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and IEMT
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Fully Insured & Professionally Registered
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Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and regular clinical supervision
