About Victoria
Victoria Ann Reid is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She works from a psychodynamic perspective and draws on nearly a decade of experience to help people facing anxiety, depression and life changes. Victoria is a lesbian professional who aims to make sessions warm and non-judgemental for people exploring sexuality and gender questions.
Her background in education shapes a calm, clear approach. She listens for patterns from a person’s history and uses that information to make sense of current struggles.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding feelings, relationships and behaviour rather than on labels. Victoria also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques when they fit someone’s needs. These tools can help people manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thoughts in day-to-day life.
She tailors which methods to use to each person rather than applying a single template. She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-harm, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. Additional interests include attachment difficulties, autism and aspects of alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.
Topics around polyamory, infidelity and gender dysphoria are also part of her practice. Victoria describes herself as warm and gentle and acknowledges how hard it can be to begin therapy. She treats people with respect and compassion and encourages anyone who feels ready to make the first step to reach out.
Booking starts by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
What Victoria works with
Everything Victoria lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Victoria is listed here; the rest shows what else Victoria works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Victoria lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Victoria uses psychodynamic counselling to look at how past relationships and experiences affect current feelings and behaviour, helping people understand recurring patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that lessen reactivity and help with everyday stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Victoria will talk with each person about their goals and experiences and suggest a plan that mixes understanding with practical strategies. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change over time.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises between sessions and apply CBT tools in real life as issues come up.
Questions people ask about Victoria
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, and also supports people with gender and sexuality questions including gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She primarily uses psychodynamic counselling, with practical elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counselling and related roles for nine years, bringing experience from a background in education.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a BACP counsellor as stated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a series of sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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