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Victoria Mawdsley, BACP

Victoria Mawdsley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes.

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About Victoria

Victoria Mawdsley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She is experienced in supporting those affected by trauma and abuse as well as depression and panic. Vicky aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for people who are tired of trying to cope alone.

She uses a relaxed, client-led style that centres on what each person needs from session to session.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and down-to-earth, with space to talk through painful memories, current worries or the loss of someone close. She also offers skills such as breathing and grounding techniques to manage panic and intense stress. Before qualifying as a counsellor she worked for over 20 years in health and social care, mainly in dementia care.

That background informs how she listens and responds to people, and she brings that experience into the counselling room when it is helpful. Vicky holds a BACP credential, and she has three years of clinical experience including nearly two years running her own independent practice, VJM Counselling.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. If someone wants to explore how to cope better with grief, manage anxiety or work through trauma, she aims to offer a calm, steady presence and practical tools. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that suits the client.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	404316	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Victoria names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers empathic listening and mirrors back what they hear, helping people to make sense of emotions and choices. This approach can help with stress, grief, low mood and the aftermath of trauma by creating space to be heard and understood.

Vicky also blends in practical techniques such as brief mindfulness and psychoeducation when these suit a person’s needs. Mindfulness exercises teach simple ways to slow down and notice the body, which can reduce the intensity of panic and anxiety. Psychoeducation provides clear information about how worry, grief or stress affect thinking and behaviour so people can make different choices day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and it is done together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This collaborative way means methods can be adjusted as trust grows and priorities change.

Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face and good for longer therapy work, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring duties and busy schedules.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Vicky commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Other areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, domestic violence impacts, isolation and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is laid back and client-centred, with sessions shaped by what the person needs. Practical tools like mindfulness and breathing work are used alongside listening and reflection.

What experience does she bring to practice?

Vicky has three years of counselling experience and nearly two years running her own independent practice. She also spent over 20 years working in health and social care, mainly in dementia care.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds a BACP credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does the cost and subscription work?

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