Victoria "Vicki" Readings

Victoria “Vicki” Readings is a UK-based counselling therapist with five years of professional experience. She is Adlerian trained, which means she pays close attention to lifestyle, family environment, childhood experiences and memories and how these elements influence adult life.

Her therapeutic approach draws on a range of methods, including person-centred talking therapy alongside creative and metaphorical techniques such as drawing-and-talking and phototherapy. She tailors interventions to each person, helping clients explore, express and deepen their self-understanding while feeling supported throughout the therapeutic process.

Victoria also integrates holistic practices - yoga, laughter yoga and mindfulness - into her work when appropriate, offering a rounded way to support stress, anxiety and low mood alongside conventional counselling techniques. Her stated specialties include stress, anxiety, family work, parenting support, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and she practises as a female therapist.

Her experience covers anxiety, stress, depression, family dynamics, relationships, self-understanding and exploring life goals. She also has experience of military life, which informs her understanding when working with people who serve, have family members in the military or are part of military families.

With a background in education, Victoria is able to work with children and adolescents as well as adults, taking a holistic view that considers emotional, psychological and social needs. She aims to encourage and empower clients to develop coping strategies, increase awareness of self and progress toward their goals.

Victoria recognises that taking the first step into therapy can take courage and is available to support people as they begin their therapeutic journey.