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Vicky Johal, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

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Vicky Johal trained as an integrative counsellor and holds NCPS credential. She works from a respectful and compassionate stance. Vicky aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people under strain.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety in everyday life. She supports those dealing with grief and the practical pressures of parenting. She also works with people who want to build self-esteem, find motivation or cope with life changes.

Background and approach

Vicky adapts her approach to each person. Sessions are tailored to what someone needs that week, whether that means talking through feelings, developing simple coping steps, or practising new ways to respond to stress. The emphasis is on small, realistic changes that fit day-to-day life.

She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly. Vicky listens for each person’s priorities and helps them set clear, achievable goals. She keeps language plain and conversations practical so a parent reading on their phone can quickly understand what to expect.

In sessions, practical planning and emotional support are balanced. People can expect clear suggestions, gentle challenge when needed, and time to reflect. Vicky wants clients to leave sessions feeling a little more able to cope and with straightforward next steps to try between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy helps

Vicky describes herself as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on a few evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. One common strand is practical problem-solving - helping people break big worries into smaller steps and try simple actions between sessions to test what helps. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety and getting through difficult life events.

Another common element is grief-focused listening and paced support. That involves making space to name difficult feelings, tracking how they change, and trying small routines that can bring steadier days. This can help people who are finding everyday tasks harder after a loss or big change.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods suit their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and flexible, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be useful when a quieter setup is easier or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She offers an integrative counselling style that is tailored to each person and focuses on practical steps alongside emotional support.

How long has she been practising?

She has three years of experience working as a counsellor.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does payment and getting started work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Vicky Johal, NCPS

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy helps

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety