Victoria Pike

Victoria Pike is a BACP counsellor who works in a humanistic, person-centred way. She aims to build a genuine, trusting connection so people feel heard and supported as they talk through difficult feelings. Vicky focuses on creating a calm and compassionate space without pressure or judgement.

She helps people cope with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing grief, major life changes and isolation or loneliness. Vicky notices how illness, pregnancy and caregiving can change daily life and offers steady, practical support in those situations.

Sessions are paced to each person’s needs and preferences, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s lead. She often works with people affected by cancer, those with maternal anxiety and people in academic environments. These areas have shaped her approach to meeting practical and emotional needs.

Vicky draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques while keeping the relationship central. She trusts that clients have inner resources and works to help them access those strengths. The focus is on clear, honest conversation and finding small, useful steps forward.

Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works in English. People find the work suited to those wanting a supportive space to process difficult emotions and to clarify what matters next.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online practice

Person-centred therapy focuses on the relationship between therapist and client. It involves active listening, empathy and being alongside the person as they talk through what matters. This approach helps with low mood, anxiety, grief and feelings of isolation by giving someone steady, non-judgemental attention.

Humanistic techniques encourage people to notice their own strengths and to explore choices that feel right. This can include setting small goals, reflecting on values, and finding ways to manage day-to-day stress. These methods are often helpful for people coping with illness, caregiving roles, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and will adapt methods to fit the client’s goals and preferences. This is done together so the plan evolves as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time, helping people to keep appointments. It also allows for different ways of working, such as shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions that do not require being on camera if that suits the person better.