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Victoria "Vicki" Readings, BACP

Victoria "Vicki" Readings is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
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About Victoria

Victoria "Vicki" Readings is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She combines conversational work with creative tools to help people manage stress, anxiety and changes in life. Vicki uses a gentle, person-focused style that aims to make talking easier for those who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

Her background includes work in education and experience of military life, which have shaped her understanding of different family rhythms and pressures.

Background and approach

She uses this knowledge to help people think about how early family experiences affect present-day choices and relationships. Vicki often brings drawing, metaphor and phototherapy into sessions to open new ways of expressing difficult feelings. Sessions can include simple mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques and elements from yoga or laughter yoga when these suit a person’s needs.

These practical tools are offered alongside talking so people leave with ideas they can try between sessions. Vicki focuses on helping people build clearer communication, cope with parenting strains, and make sense of separation or major life shifts. Her work covers self-esteem, isolation, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and women’s concerns.

Vicki aims to tailor each session to the person in front of her, helping them notice patterns, try different responses and set small, manageable goals. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where people gain awareness and practical ways to move forward. Taking that first step can feel hard, and Vicki aims to make the process steady and approachable.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378834	August 2026

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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

Everything Victoria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Person-centred talking therapy focuses on listening and understanding. It helps people feel heard and noticed, and supports exploration of feelings and choices. Creative techniques such as drawing, phototherapy and metaphor offer alternative ways to express hard-to-find words and can be used in online sessions by sharing images or describing pictures.

Vicki also draws on simple mindfulness and yoga-based practices to teach calming exercises and breathing routines that can be practised between sessions. These approaches help with anxiety, stress and coping during life changes and can be adapted for video or phone work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where feedback guides the focus of sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and creative materials are helpful, while phone calls use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat or messaging can fit into busy days or provide a way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Vicki work with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting and family-related worries, plus self-esteem and life changes.

What is her therapy style?

Vicki uses talking therapy with creative techniques like drawing and phototherapy, alongside mindfulness and simple practical exercises.

How much practice does she have?

She has five years of experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.

What credentials and location apply?

Vicki is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What should I do to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.