- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Victoria
Victoria Ann Reid is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and anger. She also supports those dealing with gender dysphoria, sexuality questions, and life changes.
Victoria previously worked in education and now helps people talk through what feels hard. She does not pathologise clients; she treats the person rather than a label. People can bring whatever they need to discuss.
Her practice often draws on psychodynamic ways of thinking to look at patterns from the past that affect present life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness techniques are used to help reduce rumination and ground attention in the moment.
Many people come for practical help with anger, grief, addictions, self-esteem and relationship problems. Victoria also has experience with attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and matters connected to kink and alternative sex cultures. She mentions working with issues such as infidelity, isolation, and seasonal mood changes.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. The service runs on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees that vary by location. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Victoria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas alongside mindfulness work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour to ease symptoms such as anger or anxiety. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and relationships from earlier life that keep showing up now. Mindfulness offers simple exercises to steady attention and reduce rumination when feelings surge.Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practical concerns and then agree a plan together. This is a collaborative process where techniques can be tried and adjusted over time.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and cut travel time. Shorter check-ins by phone or video can suit times when a full session is hard to manage, while longer sessions allow for deeper psychodynamic reflection. Registered or accredited professionals can help choose what style and length of session will best fit a person's day-to-day life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as gender dysphoria, addictions and grief.
What is her basic therapy style?
She blends psychodynamic thinking with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. That means looking at past patterns, changing unhelpful thoughts, and practising present-moment skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience, including a background in education before moving into counselling work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, with costs that vary by location.
How do I begin booking a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.