Victoria Ann Reid, BACP
Psychodynamic counsellor for LGBT and relationships
- LGBT and sexuality
- Relationship challenges
- Anxiety and depression
About Victoria Ann Reid
Victoria Ann Reid is a psychodynamic counsellor based in Southampton, United Kingdom, who brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. She has a background in education and now works with people seeking guidance through life transitions, relationship challenges, questions about sexuality and gender, and a wide range of emotional difficulties. Victoria holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standing within the UK counselling community.
Victoria specialises in supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with those navigating gender dysphoria, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, ADHD, and the complexities of non-traditional relationship structures including polyamory and kink. Her practice includes helping clients with communication problems, attachment issues, infidelity, loneliness, and finding life purpose.
Working from a warm and respectful stance, Victoria recognises how difficult it can be to start therapy and aims to create a compassionate space where whatever a person brings is welcome. She avoids rigid labels and treats each person as an individual, tailoring her psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural tools to the needs and preferences of the person in front of her. Victoria accepts international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing support.
Victoria specialises in supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with those navigating gender dysphoria, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, ADHD, and the complexities of non-traditional relationship structures including polyamory and kink. Her practice includes helping clients with communication problems, attachment issues, infidelity, loneliness, and finding life purpose.
Working from a warm and respectful stance, Victoria recognises how difficult it can be to start therapy and aims to create a compassionate space where whatever a person brings is welcome. She avoids rigid labels and treats each person as an individual, tailoring her psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural tools to the needs and preferences of the person in front of her. Victoria accepts international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Victoria Ann Reid have?
Victoria Ann Reid has 9 years of experience.
Is Victoria Ann Reid a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP membership, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Victoria Ann Reid provide therapy?
Victoria provides therapy in English.
Where is Victoria Ann Reid located?
Victoria is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Victoria Ann Reid as my therapist?
You can work with Victoria through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Victoria Ann Reid work with international clients?
Yes, Victoria works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Victoria Ann Reid cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Victoria Ann Reid
Victoria integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviours, helping clients gain insight into long-standing emotional difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance techniques that can support emotional regulation, reduce rumination, and complement other therapeutic work.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Victoria will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and together they will tailor a blend of methods that feels most helpful rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone let people attend from home or work, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access registered professionals even when geography or mobility might otherwise limit options.