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Victoria Mawdsley, BACP

Victoria Mawdsley is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes.

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About Victoria

Victoria Mawdsley is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She keeps sessions calm and down-to-earth and focuses on what each person needs. Vicky has three years of clinical practice and runs a independent practice called VJM Counselling.

Her background includes more than 20 years working in health and social care as a health care assistant, mainly supporting people living with dementia.

Background and approach

That experience informs how she listens and responds in sessions. She brings practical knowledge about long-term illness and caring roles when helpful. Victoria uses a client-centred way of working, which means she follows the person’s lead and adapts to their pace.

She also draws on practical tools such as mindfulness and psychoeducation to support day-to-day coping. This mixture aims to make therapy useful and understandable. People often come to her for help with panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress and post-traumatic stress.

She also supports those dealing with chronic pain, caregiver strain, domestic violence aftermath and isolation. Sessions aim to make problems more manageable and to build clearer next steps. Vicky’s approach is relaxed but purposeful.

She listens first, then works with each person to find practical ways forward. If someone is exhausted from trying to hold everything together, she offers a steady, non-judgemental space to start sorting things out.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	404316	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Victoria names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of sessions and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say and helps them find their own solutions; this approach can be useful for anxiety, grief and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to bring attention into the present moment and reduce overwhelm. Psychoeducation means explaining reactions and normal responses to stress and trauma so people can understand what they are experiencing and try practical coping steps.

Deciding on the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will talk through options, check what feels manageable, and adapt methods to match the client’s needs and goals. This collaborative planning helps make online work feel focused and helpful.

Online therapy offers a range of session formats to fit different lives. Video calls are closest to face-to-face and let people use visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, slower reflection or people who prefer not to use voice or video. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to arrange around work, caring responsibilities and health needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and workplace issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are client-centred and relaxed, with emphasis on listening to what the person needs. Practical techniques such as mindfulness and psychoeducation are used to support coping.

What experience does the counsellor have?

Victoria has three years of clinical counselling experience and nearly two years running her own independent practice. She also has over 20 years working in health and social care.

What professional registration is held?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.