- Psychodynamic therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Victoria
Victoria Ann Reid is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, sexuality questions, stress and relationship concerns, among other difficulties. Victoria identifies as a lesbian and draws on her background in education in her work.
Victoria uses psychodynamic ideas alongside other approaches to help clients understand patterns that repeat in their lives. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at practical thinking and behaviour changes. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and anxiety and to build present-moment awareness.
Her work is grounded in listening and respectful reflection. She does not favour labels and encourages people to bring whatever they are struggling with. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about their concerns and how those concerns affect daily life.
Victoria has supported people with issues such as trauma, grief, addictions, eating concerns, anger and self-harm. She also works with topics like attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and alternative sexual cultures, gender questions, polyamory and communication problems.
Her approach combines looking at early relationship patterns with practical steps to reduce immediate distress. Sessions focus on what is happening now as well as links to past experience, and aim to help people manage life changes, intimacy worries and isolation. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's process to view therapy options and schedule a first session.
How psychodynamic, CBT and mindfulness can work online
Psychodynamic work pays attention to how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to talk through recurring patterns and connections between past and present.Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. Online CBT tends to include setting small goals, trying behavioural experiments and reviewing how changes affect mood and stress.
Mindfulness practice teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up in them. Short guided exercises can be used in sessions to reduce immediate tension and build steadiness.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That means sessions are collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts at work or moving between places. It also allows sessions to be shorter or more flexible when life is busy, and can reduce travel time so people can keep up with regular appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns and gender dysphoria, among other issues. Additional areas include grief, addiction, eating concerns and self-harm.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines psychodynamic listening with practical CBT techniques and mindfulness. The focus is on understanding patterns and trying useful steps to feel better day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience working with people from a range of backgrounds. Her earlier work was informed by a background in education.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on your region.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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