About Victoria
Science-led, recovery-focused
Victoria is a Certified Food Addiction Professional (CFAP). She is an alumni of The International School for Food Addiction Counselling and Treatment.
With a pattern of life science education — from analytical biochemistry through to a PhD in Molecular Biology — Victoria brings rigour and integrity to her practice. Her understanding of hard science underpins everything she does, from the biochemistry of cravings and dopamine to the emotional patterns that drive addictive eating.
Victoria provides individualised and dynamic treatment programmes for clients worldwide.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD Molecular Biology — Sheffield University
- BSc Biomedical Technology — Sheffield Hallam University
Professional Credentials
- Certified Food Addiction Professional (CFAP)
- Level 3 Counselling (CPCAB)
- Understanding Substance Misuse (CPCAB)
The Eating Types Approach
The Eating Types approach is based on the work of Phil Werdell, who identified three distinct groups of people who struggle with food: food addicts, people with eating disorders, and normal overeaters. Food addiction and eating disorders can co-exist — some individuals have both conditions at the same time. Normal overeaters, by contrast, do not have food addiction or an eating disorder — they simply eat too much. Each group benefits from a different path to recovery.
This is why we screen every client and tailor our programmes accordingly — because understanding your eating type is the first step to finding the right solution.
Rocchio, B. & Werdell, P. Treating Food Addiction.
“Understanding the science behind food addiction was a turning point. It’s not about lacking willpower — it’s about biochemistry.”