Accreditations & Professional Background
At The Anxiety Clinic, your wellbeing is supported by the knowledge, experience, and professional training of Victoria Irving Hardy, the founder and practitioner.
With more than 25 years of experience helping both adults and young people, Victoria combines her background in education and therapy to create a supportive, effective, and compassionate approach to emotional healing.
Her qualifications and professional development reflect her commitment to continuous learning and ethical practice.
Professional Qualifications
– Qualified Teacher (since 2000), over two decades of experience supporting and understanding the emotional needs of young people and adults.
– Trained in Hypnotherapy and Counselling, providing insight into how the mind and emotions interact, and how to bring balance through understanding and awareness.
– Certified EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Technique), using gentle tapping techniques to calm the nervous system, ease emotional intensity, and support the release of limiting beliefs.
– Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, helping clients safely reframe past experiences and develop healthier, more empowering perspectives.
Experience
Victoria’s work has evolved from her early career in teaching to a deeply personal and professional journey in emotional wellbeing.
After experiencing anxiety herself for many years, she discovered EFT and belief system work, tools that transformed her own life.
This lived experience now forms the foundation of her empathetic and client-centered practice.
Her extensive background in education, therapeutic training, and personal growth allows her to meet every client with understanding, patience, and the confidence that change is possible.
Professional Ethics & Standards
Victoria Irving Hardy operates under clear ethical principles, ensuring that all sessions are delivered with compassion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
The Anxiety Clinic follows recognised wellbeing and safeguarding guidelines, with a strong emphasis on client safety, informed consent, and respect at every stage of the process.
Commitment to Ongoing Learning
The field of emotional health is ever-evolving, and Victoria continues to engage in ongoing professional development and supervision to ensure that her approach remains current, evidence-informed, and highly effective.