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Victoria "Vicki" Readings, BACP

Experienced counsellor using creative approaches

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Common questions

What concerns does Vicki focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting matters, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus communication problems and divorce or separation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends person-centred talking with creative techniques like drawing and phototherapy, and she tailors methods to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of counselling experience and draws on additional training in holistic practices such as yoga, laughter yoga and mindfulness.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for flexibility.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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