Thrive with Victoria Bourque

Thrive with Victoria Bourque Helping you deal with anxiety disorders, stress, depression, panic, fears and phobias using positive

My name is Victoria Bourque and I am a licensed Thrive Consultant and hypnotherapist based in Glossop, Derbyshire near to Manchester and the Peak District. Having worked as a dentist for over 20 years, treating many anxious and phobic patients, I felt inspired to use my knowledge and skills to empower as many people as possible to live happily and confidently. I completed my Thrive Consultant training under the supervision of Rob Kelly and I believe strongly in continuous personal and professional development and learning. I operate under a strict code of ethics as a licensed Thrive Consultant and hypnotherapist. Over more than two decades, my career in dentistry has paved the way for me to help people whilst having the greatest respect for confidentiality, in an environment of mutual respect and trust. This is so important to know when you are reaching out for help and support. It also gave me a great insight into how we all “tick” and how, with the right support and encouragement, we can effectively change what we think and believe in order to make lasting positive changes within our lives. I specialise in supporting people to overcome stress and anxiety disorders, depression, low self esteem and social anxiety. I will guide you in a caring, non-judgemental manner in managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so that you can make the necessary changes to live life to the full. I can help you to develop the self-awareness and self-management skills that are necessary to enhance the quality of life using either the Thrive Programme or Applied Positive Hypnotherapy. Whether you would like to…

Achieve more at work or school
Feel more confident
Make positive changes in your life
Feel empowered to deal effectively with depression, stress and/or anxiety
Increase your self-esteem and sense of power and control
Overcome a specific anxiety or phobia
I can help you to take control of your life in order for you to thrive, flourish and live the life you have always wanted to. I offer a free initial consultation where we can meet each other and have a chat about your concerns as I am aware how important it is to feel comfortable with a therapist so that you can make an informed decision about the best way to go forward for you.

💭 Thoughts are just visitors NOT facts! 🚨YOU don't have to believe them and YOU get to choose which ones you entertain 🤯...
30/01/2026

💭 Thoughts are just visitors
NOT facts!

🚨YOU don't have to believe them and YOU get to choose which ones you entertain 🤯

💡Next time your mind says things like
"I'm not enough"
🚫PAUSE

👉🏻 RECOGNISE the thought without judgment

👉🏻 CHALLENGE it, where's the evidence 🤔

👉🏻REPLACE it with something like " I AM capable and growing!

💫 Learn to question your thoughts and unlock a more empowered YOU ⭐

⏩ Want to know how you can do this- contact me to book a free initial chat.

You are not overreacting. You are overwhelmed, and you are exhausted.Let me explain why…You’re not just cleaning. You’re...
29/01/2026

You are not overreacting. You are overwhelmed, and you are exhausted.

Let me explain why…

You’re not just cleaning. You’re trying to control the uncontrollable. You’re cancelling plans, avoiding supermarkets, skipping meals, and obsessively checking local Facebook groups for “bug warnings.” You’re stuck in your own head, constantly scanning for danger, and it’s stealing your life from you.

You want to feel calm. You want to be present. You want to enjoy winter without the constant hum of fear in the background. But instead, you’re living in survival mode, and no amount of breathing techniques or grounding exercises are giving you lasting relief.

Emetophobia-Free is not about managing symptoms. It’s about dismantling the fear at the root. No exposure. No pressure.

You most likely fear that if you let go of the phobia, you’ll somehow be more likely to get sick. But that’s the lie emetophobia tells you. It exaggerates the threat, keeps you hypervigilant, and convinces you that safety means isolation.

The truth?

What you’re really protecting yourself from is a life of freedom, joy, and peace.

You don’t need to live like this. You just need to decide you’re ready for something different.

You pull away to protect yourself, but it breaks your heart because this fear is stealing moments you’ll never get back....
26/01/2026

You pull away to protect yourself, but it breaks your heart because this fear is stealing moments you’ll never get back.

It’s not just about vomit. It’s about the guilt and the constant bracing whenever your nervous system goes into overdrive at the slightest sign of sickness.

This is emetophobia and it’s more common than you think.

But it doesn’t have to be your story forever.

You can reconnect.

You can feel safe around your child.

The Emetophobia-Free programme is here for you when you’re ready.❤️‍🩹 You’re not alone.

This isn’t about food. It’s not about lasagne. It’s not even about throwing up. It’s about the constant fear, the spiral...
25/01/2026

This isn’t about food. It’s not about lasagne. It’s not even about throwing up. It’s about the constant fear, the spiralling thoughts, the exhausting need to control everything. And you are not the only one.

The Emetophobia-Free programme is home to thousands of emetophobes and ex-emetophobes who get it. People who’ve lived through the panic, the obsessive checking, the endless Googling, the social avoidance, the skipped meals, the sleepless nights. And people who’ve come out the other side.

Inside the programme, you’ll find everything you need to understand and overcome emetophobia. A full step-by-step guide that walks you through exactly what’s happening in your brain and body, and how to rewire it. No exposure therapy. No talking about your childhood. No digging through trauma. Just real, science-backed psycho-education that gives you the tools to fix this from the inside out.

You can do it all from home, at your own pace, without needing to explain yourself to anyone. This isn’t therapy. It’s not about endlessly talking. It’s about learning how your fear works, and how to dismantle it.

Short-term fixes like avoiding certain foods, taking anti-nausea meds, or cancelling plans might feel like they help. But they’re not solving the problem. They’re just keeping you stuck. If you want real freedom, you have to go deeper. You have to get underneath the fear and change the habitual ways of thinking that are keeping you stuck.

This is where that starts.

Do you get immediate tunnel vision whenever someone mentions the word sick?You were feeling fine and then suddenly you’r...
24/01/2026

Do you get immediate tunnel vision whenever someone mentions the word sick?

You were feeling fine and then suddenly you’re flooded with anxiety and all you can think is “how do I get out of here without looking like a weirdo!?”

The Emetophobia-Free programme has helped thousands of people finally break free.

This isn’t just another ‘quick fix’ but no real change, it’s an evidence based practical roadmap that’s helped so many like you change their life.

Did you know that people with the fear of sick (Emetophobia) feel sick a lot more than other people do?Think you’re stuc...
18/01/2026

Did you know that people with the fear of sick (Emetophobia) feel sick a lot more than other people do?

Think you’re stuck this way forever?

With the Emetophobia-Free programme you learn why you feel so sick compared to others and what to do to overcome it.

If your brain is constantly whispering ‘what if I get sick?’ - you need these steps ⬇️1️⃣ Learn what emetophobia actuall...
17/01/2026

If your brain is constantly whispering ‘what if I get sick?’ - you need these steps ⬇️

1️⃣ Learn what emetophobia actually is.

The Emetophobia-Free podcast is packed with info, real stories, and how people have overcome it. The website has lots of research papers and success stories too!

2️⃣ Remind yourself that this fear isn’t happening to you….

….. You’re unintentionally creating it.
Which means... you can uncreate it.

3️⃣ And most importantly, you are not powerless.

You’ve done hard things before. This is no different. With the right tools, you can beat this.

Is throwing up your ultimate fear?Do you panic when you feel sick? Do you spend your time basing your decisions on how l...
15/01/2026

Is throwing up your ultimate fear?
Do you panic when you feel sick?
Do you spend your time basing your decisions on how likely something is going to make you sick?

If this is you then you may have emetophobia.

Let me tell you more about it…

Emetophobia is the extreme fear of vomiting. If you have emetophobia you live your life in daily fear. You feel completely unable to cope with either yourself, others (or both) throwing up and spend lots of time each day worrying about it happening…

When you have emetophobia and feel sick you might stop talking, lie still, cry, shake, panic, feel totally out of control, be unable to think or concentrate on anything else or even take anti sickness medication!💊

When you have emetophobia you often avoid certain things or do certain things to limit your chances of being/seeing sick.

For example you might:
👉Avoid public transport.
👉Avoid/limit alcohol.
👉Avoid crowded places.
👉Restrict your diet.
👉Avoid others preparing your food/excessively worry about cross contamination.
👉Overly wash your hands.
👉Avoid school/work when there is a risk of sickness bugs.

If you’re constantly scared of being sick, this isn’t just anxiety - it could be emetophobia.

Contact me to book a free initial chat.

If you’ve ever skipped brunch because the fear of being sick felt louder than your hunger, this is for you.Emetophobia d...
14/01/2026

If you’ve ever skipped brunch because the fear of being sick felt louder than your hunger, this is for you.

Emetophobia doesn’t just take away your appetite. It also takes away your freedom.

But here’s the thing…

You don’t have to live in fear of food forever, you can feel safe in your body and learn to trust yourself.

2026 is the year everything changes.The year you stop organising your life around fear. The year you stop making excuses...
13/01/2026

2026 is the year everything changes.

The year you stop organising your life around fear.

The year you stop making excuses for why you can’t do things.

The year you stop Googling symptoms at 2am.

The year you stop saying no to dinners, holidays, and spontaneity.

This is the account that shows you how to get your life back.

The Emetophobia-free programme has helped over 26,000 people worldwide overcome their fear and regain control of their life.

Game of Thrones actor Bella Ramsey overcame their Emetophobia with this programme and shared their experience on the Louix Theroux podcast. Don’t waste another year struggling with his fear. Stop just surviving.

Start living. Start enjoying!

Starting your recovery from emetophobia this New Year? Here are 5 DOs and 5 DON’Ts to set yourself up for real, lasting ...
11/01/2026

Starting your recovery from emetophobia this New Year?

Here are 5 DOs and 5 DON’Ts to set yourself up for real, lasting change in 2026!⬇️

✅ DO set SMART goals, not vague intentions.
Instead of “I want to stop being scared,” try “I’ll challenge at least one catastrophic thought each day.””

✅ DO celebrate small wins.
Every. Step. Counts.
Read a page of the manual? Challenged a thought? That’s progress! Acknowledge it and praise yourself.

✅ DO practise self-compassion daily.
You’re not weak for struggling. You’re strong for choosing to change. Speak to yourself like you would a friend.

✅ DO follow the programme at your own pace.
This isn’t a race. Consistency beats intensity. Trust your process.

✅ DO track your progress with curiosity, not judgement.
Use a journal to reflect on what effort you put in that day and what you learned. This builds your awareness and resilience.

❌ DON’T expect perfection.
Perfection doesn’t exist. You will make mistakes. You’re learning, mistakes are inevitable! Treat mistakes as learning experiences, they’re so valuable and can propel you forward!

❌ DON’T view everything through a negative lens.
Your brain is wired to scan for danger. That doesn’t mean danger is always there. Challenge the narrative.

❌ DON’T fall into black-and-white thinking.
It’s not ‘I’m cured’ or ‘I’m broken.’ Progress lives in the grey. Focus on your effort, not the end goal.

❌ DON’T compare your journey.
Everyone is unique, coming from their own starting points with their own unique set of belief systems & thinking styles. Comparison is not valuable.

❌ DON’T avoid all discomfort.
A small manageable amount of discomfort is a step towards your end goal. Growth lies outside your comfort zone (we are not talking exposure here!)
Won’t leave the house in odd socks? Challenge your thinking and go for it! Growth lies in discomfort processed well.

You’ve spent years avoiding life and planning every move around the fear of sick.Let 2026 be the year you stop surviving...
08/01/2026

You’ve spent years avoiding life and planning every move around the fear of sick.

Let 2026 be the year you stop surviving and start living.

I am here to help you💛
Contact me for more info.🗓️

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Glossop Osteopathy Clinic, 23 Fauvel Road
High Peak
SK137AR

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