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Victoria Small, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Victoria Small is a counsellor with ten years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. She offers a calm and compassionate presence for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Victoria uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people move forward when life feels stuck.

Victoria focuses on understanding each person's experience before suggesting ways to cope. She listens closely and tailors sessions to what the individual needs.

Background and approach

That might mean short-term solution work, exploring attachment and relationship patterns, or addressing painful memories from trauma and abuse. Her approach blends client-centred listening with techniques from emotionally-focused and mindfulness work. Sessions often include noticing emotions, reflecting on relationship patterns, and practising simple coping strategies to manage day-to-day stress.

Victoria also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events are causing current difficulties. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including addiction, eating and sleeping issues, parenting stress, career questions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns and managing chronic illness. Victoria also attends to issues such as abandonment, body image and divorce or separation in one-to-one therapy.

People meet Victoria for practical help and steady support. She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly, try new ways of responding, and plan small steps toward change. The practical focus is on what helps in everyday life, not on jargon or lengthy theory.

How these approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings and make decisions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and patterns in close relationships. This approach is helpful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns and for understanding repeated relationship struggles.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce rumination and manage stress. People often use it alongside other work to improve sleep, anxiety or daily coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then suggest one or a mix of methods. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the format to what fits someone’s routine and energy levels.
What kinds of issues can I bring to sessions?
Victoria works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people with addiction, sleeping and eating issues, ADHD and parenting stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm and client-centred with practical, solution-focused elements. She uses emotionally-focused and mindfulness-based techniques alongside trauma-focused work when needed.
What is her professional background and experience?
Victoria has ten years of experience working in counselling and therapy roles. She has supported people through bereavement, family conflict, chronic illness and a range of mental health concerns.
Where is the therapist based and what credentials do they hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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