About Victoria
Victoria "Vicki" Readings is a counselling therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She combines talking therapy with creative methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. Vicki aims to make therapy direct and understandable so parents can read quickly and decide if she might be a good fit.
Her approach draws on person-centred talking therapy alongside creative and metaphorical work. She uses drawing and phototherapy when it helps people put feelings into words.
How Victoria works
Sessions are tailored to each person, with practical techniques and reflection to build awareness and clearer next steps. Vicki also brings holistic practices into sessions when helpful, such as yoga, laughter yoga and mindfulness. These practices are used to support stress management, ease anxiety and encourage healthier routines.
She explains how exercises can fit into everyday life so they are simple to use between sessions. Her experience includes supporting people through family and parenting challenges, communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation and loneliness. She also helps people exploring life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, self-esteem and self-love.
Vicki aims to create a calm space where someone can talk, reflect and explore options. Vicki understands the impact of life changes and works to make therapy practical and compassionate. She encourages small steps that build confidence.
Her style is warm, straightforward and adaptable to the needs of each person.
What Victoria works with
The areas below are the ones Victoria selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Person-centred talking therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person's lead, reflecting feelings and helping clarify thoughts so people can decide what matters most to them. This approach suits worries like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship strain.Creative techniques such as drawing and phototherapy use images or metaphors to express difficult feelings. These methods can help when words are hard to find or when someone prefers a different way to think about a problem. They are useful for exploring family dynamics, life changes and identity questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vicki will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses so it fits real life.
Online therapy offers practical benefits like fitting sessions around school, work or childcare. Video calls let people use facial cues and tone, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing support and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity and work steadily on change.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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