Victoria Ann Reid

• Psychodynamic counselling
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Mindfulness therapy

About Victoria

Victoria Ann Reid works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression and questions about gender and sexuality using psychodynamic counselling alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

Reid trained initially in education and moved into counselling to support adults facing difficult life changes. She sees issues such as addiction, grief, self-harm and anger, and helps with concerns linked to intimacy, eating and self-esteem. She also accepts work relating to ADHD, attachment difficulties and autism spectrum issues.

Her practice includes work with LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, non-monogamous relationship arrangements and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. She will talk through concerns about infidelity, communication problems, control issues and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Seasonal Affective Disorder and compassion fatigue are also within her remit.

Sessions combine psychodynamic thinking about past patterns with cognitive behavioural techniques for managing thoughts and behaviours, plus mindfulness practices to support stress and anxiety. Reid aims to make practical sense of what is happening now while noticing longer-term patterns that affect relationships and mood.

She accepts international clients and runs work in English. Fees vary with location and are set through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work for online counselling

Reid uses psychodynamic counselling to help people notice repeated relationship and emotional patterns that can affect how they feel now. This approach looks at earlier experiences and how they influence present behaviour and relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behaviour to reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and simple practices for managing stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work with each person to decide which combination of methods best fits their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made over the first few sessions.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family commitments and can reduce travel time. Some formats can be shorter or require less bandwidth, which may suit people who need brief check-ins or prefer not to be on camera.

Topics Victoria lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Victoria

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She works with anxiety, stress and related symptoms using CBT and mindfulness techniques alongside psychodynamic counselling.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers psychodynamic counselling with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to address current difficulties and recurring patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years' experience working with adults and people seeking support for mental health and relationship issues.

Is she a registered counsellor in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

Yes. She accepts international clients as stated in her profile.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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