- Non-judgemental listener
- Practical goal focus
- Emotion-aware work
About Victoria
Victoria Livesey is a counsellor with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling stressed or anxious and those coping with relationship strain, family conflict and grief. She aims to make the first step easier by offering steady support and a non-judgemental space to talk.
Her approach centres on listening closely to each person and responding to what they bring. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than labels. Victoria uses a blend of client-centred listening and focused techniques to help people feel heard and make changes that matter to them.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at how emotions shape relationships and connection. Mindfulness-based work is used to help people manage overwhelming feelings and build awareness of stress responses. When useful, solution-focused tools help set clear, manageable goals and track progress.
Victoria has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue and career stress. She also offers support around more specific issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment concerns and body image.
Sessions are typically arranged within weekday hours. Prospective clients are encouraged to check current scheduling details before booking. The aim is practical, steady support so people can cope better and find more satisfaction in daily life.
Her approach centres on listening closely to each person and responding to what they bring. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than labels. Victoria uses a blend of client-centred listening and focused techniques to help people feel heard and make changes that matter to them.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at how emotions shape relationships and connection. Mindfulness-based work is used to help people manage overwhelming feelings and build awareness of stress responses. When useful, solution-focused tools help set clear, manageable goals and track progress.
Victoria has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue and career stress. She also offers support around more specific issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment concerns and body image.
Sessions are typically arranged within weekday hours. Prospective clients are encouraged to check current scheduling details before booking. The aim is practical, steady support so people can cope better and find more satisfaction in daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Victoria combines client-centred counselling with Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices. Client-Centred Therapy means the therapist listens and follows your lead, helping you make sense of your experience in your own words. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions shape relationships and personal patterns, which can help with jealousy, intimacy issues and relational stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple noticing and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Victoria will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan as needs change. The emphasis is on what helps you feel and function better, not on fitting you into a fixed model.
If you are considering online sessions please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to maintain regular appointments and to apply homework between sessions when meeting remotely.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress and anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss. Other areas include addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and career concerns.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is warm and listening-led, with practical tools added when useful. Sessions balance emotional understanding with steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the UK. That experience spans community and counselling settings addressing a variety of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP, which reflects UK registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.