Victoria Mawdsley

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Caregiver issues
• Workplace problems

About Victoria

Victoria Mawdsley helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and changes in life using a client-centred way of working. She uses what the person brings and focuses on their needs in the room. Victoria is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience in clinical practice.

She runs her own practice, VJM Counselling, which she has managed for nearly two years. Before qualifying as a counsellor she worked for over 20 years in health and social care, mainly as a health care assistant in dementia care, and she draws on that experience when it is relevant to sessions.

Victoria describes her style as laid back with an emphasis on the client's priorities. She works in a client-centred way and also uses elements of other approaches to support talking, learning and practical coping strategies. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems and trying out small changes that can be put into daily life.

She has supported people with bereavement, workplace stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, chronic illness or pain, and difficulties arising from domestic violence and isolation. Victoria also helps carers cope with the strain of looking after a loved one.

People can expect clear, straightforward conversation and practical information about ways to manage symptoms and difficult situations. She aims to help people understand their reactions and develop manageable steps forward.

How client-centred work fits with online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and on listening without directing the conversation. It helps when someone wants to talk through feelings, understand reactions, and decide practical next steps for everyday life.

Victoria also uses aspects of other approaches alongside client-centred work to introduce helpful information and simple coping techniques. These additions can include brief explanations of responses and small exercises to try between sessions, which can suit issues like stress, panic or grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide what feels most useful based on their needs, goals and preferences. They will review what is working as therapy progresses and make changes if needed.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel and allow check-ins during a lunch break or quieter time. Phone sessions may be useful when a shorter check-in is needed, while video can help with face-to-face conversation when audio and visual cues matter. Registered or accredited professionals often offer these practical benefits, and Victoria can discuss which arrangement would suit the individual's situation.

Topics Victoria lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Domestic violence
• Isolation and loneliness
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Victoria

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety, panic disorder and social anxiety are listed areas she supports in her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred therapy and adapts other elements to the client's needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' clinical counselling experience and has run VJM Counselling for nearly two years.

Where is she based and what is her credential?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.