- Client-centred
- Mindful tools
- Emotion-focused
About Victoria
Victoria Livesey is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship worries. She supports people working through grief, family tensions and issues that affect day-to-day life. Victoria uses clear, down-to-earth language so conversations feel straightforward and easy to follow.
She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are built around the person's pace and immediate needs. Victoria describes taking the first step as an act of courage and offers steady support through that process.
Victoria trained and works in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. She has four years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, including depression, addictions, bipolar, codependency and trauma-related issues.
Her approach draws on client-centred methods to follow what matters most to the person. She also uses emotionally-focused ways of working to address hurt and connection, plus mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to build practical coping skills.
Typical working hours are Monday to Thursday, about 8am to 5pm. To start, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and work through decisions and emotions at their own pace.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in emotional responses and relationships. It can be useful for people who want to understand and change how they react to close relationships and attachment-related pain.
Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. It often suits people wanting practical tools to calm anxiety or improve sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify the best fit based on a person's needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt methods if something isn't helping.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking as specific options are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also offers flexible ways to use mindfulness exercises and emotion-focused discussions in everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Victoria help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, trauma and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, using emotionally-focused work, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to address feelings and build coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Victoria has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties.
Which credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Victoria?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on her availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.