- Calm conversational style
- Practical coping tools
- Client-centred approach
About Victoria
Victoria Mawdsley offers a warm, down-to-earth space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She keeps sessions relaxed and focused on what each person needs. Vicky introduces practical ways to cope and helps people make sense of difficult feelings without pressure.
She has three years' experience in clinical practice and has run her own private practice, VJM Counselling, for nearly two years. Before training as a counsellor she worked for over 20 years in health and social care as a health care assistant, mainly supporting people with dementia. That background shapes how she listens and responds in sessions.
Her work centres on client-centred therapy, which means she follows the person’s lead and builds on their strengths. She also brings in ideas from cognitive approaches, mindfulness, and psychoeducation when they suit someone’s goals. Sessions tend to be conversational, with a mix of listening, reflection and practical strategies.
People commonly come for help with panic, social anxiety, bereavement, post-traumatic stress, workplace strain, or chronic illness-related stress. Vicky also supports those coping with domestic violence effects, caregiver stress and isolation. She aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to day-to-day life.
If someone is tired of holding everything together, she offers steady support and focused listening to help them take the next steps.
How client-centred work translates to online therapy
Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the process and focuses on empathic listening and understanding. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through grief, stress, trauma reactions or complicated emotions without feeling judged.Vicky also uses elements from cognitive approaches and mindfulness where helpful. Cognitive ideas can help identify patterns in thinking that increase anxiety or low mood, while mindfulness offers simple ways to notice and manage difficult emotions in daily life. These methods are offered alongside the client-centred way of working, so the emphasis stays on what the person finds useful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and agree what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process that adapts as needs change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific online or in-person options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and avoid travel time. It can also be useful if someone wants to meet from a quieter setting or prefers not to use video during parts of a session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness, domestic violence effects, isolation and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is laid back and client-centred, following the person’s lead while offering reflection and practical ideas to manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical practice experience and has been running her own private practice for nearly two years.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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