Dr Victoria Ross

Psychologist

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Dr Victoria Ross

Contact

Email: admin@drvictoriaross.co.uk

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) – University of Edinburg
  • Master of Science – Psychological Therapy in Primary Care (MSc) – University of Dundee
  • Bachelor of Science – Psychology – (BSc Hons) University of Glasgow

Affiliations

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPA):  Registration No: PSY0004069974
  • New Zealand Psychologists Board: Registration No: 90-09150

Conditions Treated / Professional Interests

I incorporate elements of different approaches that I believe will best meet your needs and preferences. The main evidence-based models I use are listed below and I have extensive experience in adapting approaches for neurodivergent clients, and I am guided by principles of intersectionality.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR)
  • Schema Therapy (ST)
  • Single Session Therapy (SST)
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Specialist Areas

  • Burnout
  • Perinatal Mental Health (birth trauma, antenatal anxiety, post-partum depression, fertility difficulties, antenatal loss)
  • Couples Therapy (communication, neurodivergence, trust, conflict management, intimacy, increasing connection, betrayal)
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Driving Anxiety
  • Life transition/ Adjustment
  • Neurodivergence support

A bit about me

I am a warm, compassionate and curious therapist who is interested in understanding your patterns, experiences and way of being in the world. I hold a non-judgemental stance and, if helpful, I will gently challenge areas that may be keeping you stuck. I see therapy as a collaborative process where you are the expert in you and I will bring psychological knowledge, experience and perspective. I aim to work in a way that feels tailored to you, offering choice and adapting to your preferences, needs and way of learning.

For over 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting with people as they make sense of difficult experiences, navigate challenges and move towards meaningful change. I have worked across a wide range of settings including the National Health Service in Scotland, education and charity organisations, and more recently exclusively within private practice. Within the NHS, I worked across both outpatient and inpatient services in mental health and highly specialist medical teams.

I have worked with people experiencing a broad range of psychological difficulties, from longstanding and complex difficulties to those seeking a reflective space to better understand themselves and their relationships. I strongly believe the therapeutic relationship is central to therapy and therefore encourage people to find a therapist they feel genuinely comfortable with and understood by.

Alongside clinical work, I have taught at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level, as well as delivering teaching to a range of health professionals including consultant-level medical staff. I have also delivered workshops and presentations at both local and international conferences.