- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness and solutions
About Victoria
Victoria Small is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family strains, grief and trauma. Her practice also covers addictions, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD and career concerns commonly seen in early adulthood.
Victoria keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She uses approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people talk through painful events and relationship difficulties. She also draws on Solution-Focused and Mindfulness methods to develop practical steps for coping and managing day-to-day pressure.
In a session she listens to what matters most and helps set clear, short-term goals. That might mean identifying one change to try between meetings, or practicing techniques to reduce panic or intrusive thoughts. She explains approaches in plain language and checks in about what feels useful for each person.
Victoria is experienced supporting people through bereavement, long-term illness or disability, and trauma and abuse. She also works with issues around self-esteem, intimacy, anger, commitment and attachment-related worries that can affect relationships and work life.
Her practice addresses concerns young adults often face - leaving home, first jobs, study pressures, and identity questions - as well as longer-term or complex presentations such as bipolar or dissociation. Sessions are delivered in English and focused on making practical progress over time.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say. It helps people feel heard and work out their own solutions to relationship and life problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotional patterns in relationships and attachment. It can help people understand recurring conflicts and build stronger emotional responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding techniques. These can reduce anxiety and help with sleep and stress management.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That might mean combining listening-based work with short practical tasks or mindfulness exercises between meetings to test what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, study or commuting. They also allow shorter check-ins and sessions without travel, which many people find helpful when juggling early-adult responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, career concerns and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, using Client-Centred, Emotionally-Focused, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques to set goals and try small changes between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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