Vikki Cunningham

Vikki Cunningham, BACP, offers a warm, relational approach to counselling. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can look at the issues that weigh on them. Conversations move at a pace that feels manageable. Vikki aims to help people feel less stuck and more able to make changes they want to see.

Vikki focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with people affected by trauma and abuse, and those dealing with problems like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and communication breakdowns. Isolation and loneliness are among the issues she supports people to explore.

Her practice uses a trauma-informed, client-centred stance that keeps the person's perspective at the heart of sessions. Work together may involve reflecting on past experiences, noticing patterns in relationships, and trying out different ways of responding in day-to-day life. Motivational Interviewing can be used to help clarify goals and increase readiness for change.

With three years' experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she blends steady presence with practical conversation. Vikki aims for a balance of careful listening and helpful direction when needed.

Outside of counselling, she enjoys simple craft projects, keeping active, and reading. She welcomes people who want a thoughtful ally as they make sense of difficult feelings and take steps towards change.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and explore their own thoughts about change and relationships. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps clarify goals and build motivation for change, useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past experiences still affect daily life and helps people work through those patterns at a pace they can manage.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, so the chosen approach can shift as goals and circumstances change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and removing travel time so appointments can be easier to keep. Online work can make shorter check-ins simpler and reduce the need to be on camera for every session if that helps someone engage. Confirm the current session options when booking so you know how meetings will take place.