Victoria (Vix) Benson, BACP
Victoria (Vix) Benson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
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About Victoria
Victoria (Vix) Benson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has four years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety and depression. Vix takes a client-led approach and treats each person as the expert on their own life.
She focuses on helping people untangle relationship difficulties and intimacy-related worries. Addictions, grief and trauma are also areas she works with, along with issues around sleep, eating and self-esteem.
Background and approach
Vix also pays attention to neurodiversity and related concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome. In sessions she uses reflection, open observations and gentle challenge rather than giving direct advice. The aim is to help people recognise patterns in their thinking, feelings and behaviour.
That clarity can make it easier to choose different ways of responding. Vix blends client-centred ideas with psychodynamic thinking and relationship-focused methods. This mix helps when someone wants to understand how past experiences shape current difficulties.
It also supports practical changes in communication and closeness with others. Her style is straightforward and respectful. She invites people to explore goals at their own pace and supports them as they try out new approaches.
Taking the first step is framed as an act of courage, and Vix works to make that step feel useful and manageable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402020 | September 2026 |
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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Victoria works with
Everything Victoria lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Victoria lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
The Gottman Method focuses on practical communication skills and improving interactions between partners. It offers tools for reducing conflict and rebuilding connection, which can help with commitment and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt methods to suit individual needs. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and schedules. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone calls can fit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging can suit people who prefer typing or need brief, frequent contact. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to fit sessions around work or family commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Vix work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Addictions, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping problems are also within her areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-led and non-directive, using reflection and gentle challenge to help people notice patterns. She does not offer direct advice but supports clients to find their own answers.
What experience does she have as a counsellor?
Vix has four years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom, and her practice is conducted from there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Vix?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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