Victoria Ann Reid, BACP
Victoria Ann Reid works from a psychodynamic perspective and blends it with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness ideas to support people through difficult times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
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About Victoria
Victoria Ann Reid works from a psychodynamic perspective and blends it with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness ideas to support people through difficult times. She is Victoria Ann Reid and she brings nine years of clinical experience to helping people who feel stuck, anxious, or depressed. Her approach is gentle and respectful, and she encourages open conversation about whatever someone needs to bring.
She trained and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP.
Background and approach
Victoria draws on her earlier background in education to make sessions clear and practical. She listens for patterns in how people think and relate, and helps them link past experiences to present struggles. Sessions commonly address stress, anxiety, depression, grief and life changes, and also concerns around gender identity and sexuality.
Victoria also works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She is experienced with attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and intimacy-related matters including BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. Practical topics such as communication problems, control issues, infidelity and non-monogamous relationships are also within her focus.
She can support people dealing with seasonal mood shifts, ADHD, isolation, guilt and shame, and those who struggle with self-harm or a sense of emptiness. Victoria offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. People can expect a conversational and exploratory style that aims to make sense of feelings, build coping strategies, and help move towards clearer choices.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 265439 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Victoria works with
Everything Victoria lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Victoria lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Victoria will discuss goals and preferences with each person and choose methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they remain practical and relevant to what someone wants to achieve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, while chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep up with regular appointments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Victoria help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes, plus issues such as grief, trauma, addictions and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Victoria uses a psychodynamic approach alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques to explore patterns and build practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.
Is she accredited and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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