Registration on file

Victoria Hookway, BACP

Victoria Hookway is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD and relationship and family difficulties.

Book with Victoria online

About Victoria

Victoria Hookway is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD and relationship and family difficulties. She uses a person-centred style that keeps the client in charge of the work and moves at a pace that suits them.

Victoria aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they need to and try out new ways of coping.

Background and approach

She believes how we view ourselves and our life experiences shapes our wellbeing. Sessions can focus on talking through feelings, building practical strategies, or a mixture of both depending on what each person wants. Victoria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques while following the client’s lead.

Victoria works in independent practice and also volunteers with a local mental health charity. She has five years of experience and supports members of a school community in therapeutic roles. Her background includes work with people affected by trauma, parenting challenges, work-related stress and neurodiversity concerns.

Clients who choose her can expect straightforward, down-to-earth support. She values authenticity and practical progress, and she encourages small steps that add up over time. Victoria has published a guided journal, 365: A Year of Self-Discovery, which complements her therapeutic work.

Her sessions are offered in English and are open to people across different countries. She works with people to identify goals and practical ways to manage symptoms like sleeplessness, anger, low self-esteem and grief. The focus is on what helps the individual in their life now.

Therapy begins with a conversation about what the person wants from counselling and how to work together. Victoria aims to make that first step as straightforward as possible, helping clients move toward greater clarity and coping skills.

Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed

← Browse all counsellors

Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392676	January 2027

Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.

Check on the BACP register

Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Victoria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

How therapy approaches fit into online sessions

Victoria works from a person-centred base, which means sessions follow the person’s priorities and pace. In practice this looks like open conversation where the therapist reflects what is said, helps people name feelings and identifies small steps that feel useful. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive space to process difficult events or life changes.

She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to give structure when needed. For example, brief practical strategies can help with anxiety and sleep by teaching simple tools to manage symptoms and build helpful routines. Another option is guided emotional processing that helps people make sense of trauma and strong feelings through step-by-step conversations rather than rushing through memories.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options and try different ways of working until both agree what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape sessions so therapy remains relevant to their goals.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face connection and fuller interaction, while phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, flexibility around work or childcare, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options give practical flexibility so therapy can fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of difficulties can be addressed in sessions?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, anger and low self-esteem.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

She works in a person-centred way so the person leads sessions. Conversations can include emotional processing or learning practical strategies, depending on what the individual wants.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Victoria has five years of experience working in therapeutic roles, including independent practice and volunteer work with a local mental health charity.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients from other countries.

Which session formats are offered online?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.