Victoria "Vicki" Readings

• Adlerian ideas
• Talking therapy
• Creative techniques

About Victoria

Victoria "Vicki" Readings works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns using talking therapy and creative techniques. She is a BACP counsellor and has five years' experience in practice.

Vicki describes her approach as drawing on Adlerian ideas about how family, childhood and lifestyle shape adult choices. She uses person-centred talking, alongside creative methods such as drawing and phototherapy, to help clients notice patterns and make different decisions.

Sessions can include metaphorical exercises and practical strategies to manage pressure and low mood. Vicki also brings mindfulness and movement-based practices like yoga and laughter yoga into sessions when helpful to manage anxiety and stress.

Her background includes work in education and experience of military life, which informs her understanding of particular routines and pressures. She says this helps when exploring the impact of role changes and challenging environments.

Vicki works with a wide range of concerns including communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation and questions of life purpose. She aims to help people build awareness, practise coping skills and make changes that feel manageable.

Clients who prefer a mixed approach of talking and creative exercises will find practical tools offered alongside exploration of feelings. The initial steps involve a matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to discuss goals and options.

How Vicki uses talking and creative approaches online

Vicki draws on Adlerian ideas which look at how family life and early memories shape current choices; this helps identify recurring patterns and practical steps to change them. She also uses person-centred talking methods that focus on listening and helping the client find their own solutions. Creative techniques such as drawing, phototherapy and metaphor work as ways to express difficult feelings and notice new perspectives.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different methods and agree what feels most helpful based on the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be revisited as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family or work commitments and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and gives options for working with movement or drawing activities during a session. Many registered or accredited professionals find that online sessions can be a practical way to continue therapeutic work alongside day-to-day responsibilities.

Topics Victoria lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Women's issues

Questions about Victoria

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as core concerns she addresses in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses person-centred talking therapy combined with Adlerian ideas and creative methods like drawing and phototherapy.

What experience does she have?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a BACP counsellor; BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify format details.

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 with her?

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