Victoria, a mother of four, is passionate about reigniting the joy in motherhood. She empowers parents to unpack the deep shame and frustration arising from unmet expectations, societal pressures, and instinctive or adaptive responses that may no longer serve them.

Victoria is trained in EMDR therapy and specializes in supporting mothers and women dealing with trauma, including birth and perinatal trauma.

Victoria is an expert in ADHD, She helps parents manage their responses and frustrations when parenting children with ADHD or other challenges.

Guiding clients through a journey of self-discovery, Victoria combines diverse therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, CBT, Polyvagal Theory, mindfulness, Feltsense, cognitive processing, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and narrative therapy—to deepen clients' understanding of brain-body pathways, unlearn harmful beliefs, and support personal flourishing.

Victoria earned her Honours Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Laurentian University and has focused her career primarily in healthcare settings. She is certified in EMDR, CBT for anxiety and depression (for adults and children), Peaceful Parenting education, ADHD education, and Polyvagal Theory for behavioral understanding. Her additional training includes mindfulness, trauma-informed care, Feltsense, cognitive processing, motivational interviewing, DBT, and perinatal mental health. Victoria is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of Waterloo.

Victoria does offer faith based counselling - Christian.

Victoria Gray RSW

SOCIAL WORKER, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

*Waitlist for new clients*

Her Favorite Quote:

"Be curious, not judgmental." – Ted Lasso

Favorite hobbies: Anything outdoors with her family, especially in warm weather. She enjoys hiking, biking, pickleball, walking, and soccer..

FAQs

  • Passion and skills to enhance the lives of moms with ADHD, trauma and overwhelm.

    Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training

    Victoria holds registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

  • Yes!

    Victoria is a Registerd Social Worker with the OCSWSSW and provides psychotherapy covered under Social Work or RSW with your benefits plan.

    It is up to the client to contact their insurance to confirm coverage.

  • Both!

    Victoria is available on Wednesdays and Fridays in Barrie for your in-person sessions.

    She also offers virtual sessions other days of the week. Reach out for a free consultation to discover a time that works for you: Book with Victoria

  • Victoria has specialized training and clinical experience in trauma-based therapies including:

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),

    Peaceful Parenting

    Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)

    and more!