Victoria Blanchard

I am a UK-trained Mental Health Practitioner with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Warwick, a Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) in Mental Health Nursing from the University of west London, and over six years of experience working across NHS mental health services. I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across community, crisis, liaison psychiatry and inpatient settings. Throughout my career, I have worked directly with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, trauma-related difficulties, relationship challenges and complex mental health presentations. My work has centred on comprehensive mental health assessments, psychological formulation, risk assessment, crisis intervention and therapeutic support. My approach is informed by evidence-based psychological models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing. While I am not a licensed psychologist (I am a liscenced mental health nurse), I have extensive experience delivering CBT-informed and DBT-informed interventions, psychoeducation, behavioural change strategies, emotional regulation support and collaborative goal-setting within clinical practice. Having worked in both acute and community mental health services, I understand that every individual's experiences are shaped by their personal circumstances, relationships, culture, and environment. I aim to provide a compassionate, non-judgemental, and collaborative space where people can better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours while developing practical strategies to improve wellbeing and resilience. My clinical background combines psychological understanding with frontline mental health experience, allowing me to support individuals with both emotional difficulties and the practical challenges that accompany them.