Person-Centred Counselling for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Life's Difficulties
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, confusing or simply too much. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, struggling in a relationship, carrying the impact of past experiences, or feeling disconnected from yourself and unsure how to move forward.
Whatever has brought you to therapy, you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted, and where we can gently explore what you're experiencing together.
Counselling available online across the UK, with face-to-face sessions coming soon in the local area.
A space to feel heard, understood and accepted
My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means I tailor our work together to your individual needs, experiences and circumstances.
I believe you are the expert in your own experience. My role is to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore what is troubling you, at your own pace.
Alongside person-centred counselling, my work is informed by trauma, attachment, nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, mindfulness and parts-informed approaches. I draw on these perspectives where they feel helpful, while always keeping you and what you need at the centre of our work.
Meet Victoria Gray
Hi, I'm Victoria Gray, a Humanistic, Person-Centred Counsellor and the founder of Fineshade Therapy.
I know that deciding to reach out for counselling can feel daunting. You may be unsure about what to expect, wondering whether therapy can really help, or simply finding it difficult to put into words what you're experiencing.
My aim is to create a space where you don't have to pretend that everything is okay. A space where you can be honest about how you're feeling, without fear of judgement, and where we can gently explore what is happening for you together.
I have experience supporting adults through a range of emotional and life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, bereavement, loss and relationship difficulties.
My approach is warm, curious and compassionate. I won't tell you what you should do or try to fit you into a particular way of thinking. Instead, I'll work alongside you, helping you make sense of your experiences and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
How I can help
You may be coming to therapy because something has changed, because you've been struggling for some time, or because you simply feel that things don't feel quite right.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and life difficulties, including:
Anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm
Depression, low mood and loss of motivation
Trauma and complex PTSD
Relationship difficulties and recurring patterns
Low self-esteem, self-criticism and feeling disconnected from yourself
Work-related stress, pressure and burnout
Grief, loss and significant life changes
The impact of difficult or painful past experiences
Neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism
Chronic illness
You may identify with one of these areas, several of them, or something that isn't on this list. You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what is wrong before getting in touch. We can start with whatever feels most important to you.
Thinking about counselling?
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, particularly if you've never had therapy before. You may be wondering what to expect, whether counselling could help, or even what you would talk about. You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about before we begin.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call, giving you an opportunity to tell me a little about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions you may have and get a sense of how I work.
There's no pressure or obligation to continue. It's simply a chance for us to connect and explore whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
Counselling Online and Face-to-Face
I currently offer counselling online in Rutland, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire and across the UK, with face-to-face sessions coming soon in the local area.
Online counselling can offer flexibility and convenience, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space. If you would prefer face-to-face counselling, further details of my local therapy room will be available shortly.