Victoria "Vicki" Readings

Victoria "Vicki" Readings is a counselling therapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has five years of practice supporting people through change. Vicki explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

She uses Adlerian ideas to look at how early family life, memories and habitual patterns shape present behaviour. Person-centred talking, creative tools such as drawing and phototherapy, and metaphors are woven into sessions to help clients find new ways to make sense of their experience.

Vicki also brings holistic practices into the work, drawing on mindfulness, yoga and laughter yoga where these feel helpful. These elements are used alongside talking to build coping skills for stress and anxiety and to support overall wellbeing.

People come to her for a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and major life changes. She has an interest in communication problems and in helping people navigate separation and divorce. Vicki offers a calm, non-judgemental space to explore goals and next steps.

Her background in education influences a straightforward, supportive style. She encourages small experiments, clearer understanding and a focus on what people want to change. To begin, she asks people to describe what they hope to achieve and then co-creates a plan to work towards those aims.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Vicki draws on person-centred talking and Adlerian ideas in her practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions; it suits people who want a supportive space to think things through. Adlerian-informed work looks at life patterns and family influences to help identify repeating habits and new ways of relating.

She also uses creative techniques such as drawing and phototherapy adapted to an online setting, which can help people express things that are hard to put into words. Mindfulness and simple movement or breath practices from yoga can be introduced as short exercises to manage stress and anxiety during or between sessions. The choice of approach is collaborative; she will work with each person to find what fits their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work and family life, cutting travel time and allowing regular check-ins. Others prefer shorter check-ins or non-video contact at times when screen use is difficult, and these practical adjustments can make therapy easier to maintain alongside daily commitments.