Victoria Harper, BACP

Victoria works from a person-centred foundation that places the relationship first. In practice this means listening closely, reflecting what a person says, and helping them notice patterns that matter. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and problems with self-esteem by making discussion feel steady and manageable.

She also uses integrative techniques which draw on straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic tools adapted to the individual. For example, conversations may include practical exercises to manage stress, breathing or grounding ideas to reduce acute anxiety, and behavioural suggestions to build motivation and routine. These techniques are aimed at everyday problems like coping with change, chronic illness, or difficult emotions such as guilt and shame.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made so the work stays relevant to the person's life.

Online formats offer practical benefits for people with busy or changing schedules. Video calls give more face-to-face contact, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat allows short check-ins and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, medical appointments or periods of limited mobility, while keeping the focus on useful, evidence-based work with a registered or accredited professional.