Victoria "Vicki" Readings, BACP

Victoria "Vicki" Readings is a UK-based counselling therapist who blends structured theory with creative practice to support individuals and families through life changes. She draws on Adlerian training, which looks at how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and personal lifestyle shape adult behaviour, and combines this with person-centred talking therapy to create a collaborative, client-led process. Her work often incorporates creative and metaphorical methods such as drawing and talking and phototherapy to help clients access feelings and build understanding in different ways.

Alongside traditional counselling methods, she brings holistic tools into sessions, including yoga, laughter yoga, and mindfulness, to offer practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. Her experience spans a wide range of issues - anxiety, stress, depression, family dynamics, parenting, self-esteem, and exploring life purpose - and she adapts her approach to suit each person’s needs and goals. Victoria also has insight into military life and the unique challenges it can bring, gained through practical experience working with service members and military families.

With a background in education, she is comfortable working with children, adolescents, and adults, and aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and move toward greater self-understanding. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to professional standards in counselling.