- Client-led approach
- Practical coping tools
- Workplace wellbeing
About Victoria
Victoria Mawdsley is a counsellor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, bereavement and major life changes. She aims to create a calm, approachable space for people who feel worn out by daily demands. Victoria uses a relaxed, client-led style so people can speak at their own pace and focus on what matters to them.
She trained as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, and has three years of clinical practice. Before qualifying she worked for over 20 years in health and social care as a health care assistant, mainly supporting people with dementia. That background informs how she listens and responds to practical problems alongside emotional concerns.
Victoria combines client-centred work with elements of cognitive approaches, mindfulness and practical psychoeducation. In sessions she encourages people to notice patterns, build small coping steps and try things between meetings. The emphasis is on straightforward tools that fit into everyday life rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
She has supported people with trauma, grief, depression, panic and social anxiety, as well as workplace stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and feelings of isolation. Victoria pays attention to each person’s pace and priorities, and adapts conversations to what someone brings that week.
People who want steady, practical support and a kind, non-judgemental space may find her style helpful. If day-to-day life feels heavy, she offers short-term and ongoing work to help people manage stress and find clearer ways forward.
How client-centred work fits with online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s lead. The aim is to build understanding through empathic listening, which can help when dealing with stress, bereavement and low mood. Victoria uses this style to help people feel heard and to clarify what matters most to them.She also draws on cognitive-style approaches and mindfulness work in straightforward ways. Cognitive-style work helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes, which can reduce panic and anxiety. Mindfulness encourages simple attention practices that can ease tension and improve day-to-day coping.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods over time. If a particular way of working isn’t helpful, she will suggest alternatives and adjust the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a workday or quiet moment. It can also suit people who prefer shorter or camera-free conversations; discuss practical needs when arranging sessions so the work fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Victoria help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and panic.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and client-led, aiming to listen first and follow the person’s priorities. Sessions combine person-centred conversation with practical tools and teaching.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Victoria has three years of clinical counselling experience and has run a private practice for nearly two years. She also brings over 20 years of earlier experience working in health and social care.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.