Victoria Winfrey
Counsellor
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
As a counselor, I work with adults and adolescents to promote personal growth and encourage self-acceptance. Using traditional and creative interventions, I help clients reconnect with themselves and grow self-awareness.
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Note from VictoriaCurrently accepting new clients with no waitlist. Offering online sessions or in-person sessions in Rokin, Amsterdam.
About me
Hello. I’m Victoria Winfrey, a native English-speaking counselor and therapist based in Amsterdam. Originally from the United States, I’ve lived in Amsterdam for over five years and understand the complexities of expat life abroad. With a Master’s degree in Counseling and Development, I bring over a decade of experience in mental health, personal development, and counseling interventions.
My passion for counseling has been fueled by a drive to help adults and adolescents navigate life challenges and transitions, particularly those unique to the expat experience. I understand firsthand the complexities of adapting to a new culture, building a support system, and finding your place in unfamiliar surroundings. I offer counseling services specifically tailored to adults and adolescents in Amsterdam. Services are also friendly to the LGBTQI+ community.
My person-centered approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to encourage personal growth. I believe in a personalized approach; respecting each client’s unique history, knowledge, and creative process. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
I speak:
English
Location:
Rokin 92, 1012 KZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
Art therapyRecommended for those who feel more comfortable expressing emotions through creativity and want to explore their feelings through art rather than talking.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
My counseling services offer both talk therapy and creative interventions to form a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or seeking personal growth, therapy can help you gain clarity, strengthen your inner resources, and move forward with greater self-understanding and resilience.
- Person-centered counseling offers a non-direct approach to allow clients to focus on what is important to them. By providing empathy and the absence of judgement, the client can better explore themselves while discovering their own internal resources. Throughout time, self-discovery and growing confidence help clients gain more control over their lives and overcome their own problems.
- Sandtray therapy is a creative, expressive therapeutic approach that uses a tray of sand and miniature figures and objects to help explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences – often beyond what words can express. Creative interventions are suited for both adults and teens.
- Expressive arts therapy is a creative, integrative form of therapy that invites you to explore emotions, thoughts, and experiences through art-making. No artistic skill is needed, only a willingness to express yourself. There is no judgment; creations are powered by the process and not the goal of creating specific art. Rather than focusing on the final product, expressive arts therapy values the process of creation as a pathway to insight, healing, and self-discovery.
Experience
Business Counselor & Career Advising - A Creative Life Solution
Mental Health Counselor - UNT Child and Family Research Clinic
Research Assistant, Play Therapy Instructor, Assessment Trainer, and Volunteer Play Therapist - TWU Play Therapy Research Project
Counseling Intern, Individual and Group Counselor - The Denton County Juvenile Detention Center
Education
Master's of Counseling & Development, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Texas Woman's University
BA of Psychology and BA of European History, Clinical Psychology - University of North Texas
The Sandtray Therapy Institute Certificate for Humanistic Sandtray Therapy- Level I & II
Services
Intro Call
Free • 30 min • Online & In-person
Individual Session
€80 • 1 hr • Online & In-person
Individual Session
€80 • 1 hr • In-person
Expressive arts therapy is a creative, integrative form of therapy that invites you to explore emotions, thoughts, and experiences through art-making. No artistic skill is needed, only a willingness to express. Rather than focusing on the final product, expressive arts therapy values the process of creation as a pathway to insight, healing, and self-discovery.Sand Tray Therapy
€80 • 1 hr • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from VictoriaCurrently accepting new clients with no waitlist. Offering online sessions or in-person sessions in Rokin, Amsterdam.
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My publications
Effect of Child-Centered Play Therapy on Performance Anxiety and Academic AchievementJournal of Child and Adolescent Counseling
Exploring Play Therapy Training: An Investigation on the Impact of Practice on Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills With Master’s Level Students International Journal of Play Therapy
Understanding the Concept of Genuineness in Play Therapy: Implications for the Supervision and Teaching of Beginning Play TherapistsInternational Journal of Play Therapy
Next available: Mar 16