Therapist
Victoria Livesey
BACP
Practical, person-focused support for everyday challenges
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Step 1
- Client-centred approach
- Emotionally focused work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Victoria
Victoria Livesey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tensions and grief. She explains things in plain language and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Victoria has four years of professional experience and holds BACP registration.
She aims to create an open, non-judgmental space so clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings. Conversations are led by the person attending, with the counsellor offering gentle guidance and reflective listening. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs.
Victoria draws on a mix of approaches to suit different concerns. She uses client-centred ways of working to prioritise the persons perspective and emotionally focused ideas to help with relationship patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are available for stress, day-to-day coping and short-term goals.
Her experience includes supporting people with bereavement, family conflict, addiction issues, intimacy-related matters and long-term mood struggles. Victoria also lists work around ADHD, attachment and autism as part of her focus areas. She aims to address the whole situation, not just one symptom.
Typical appointments are scheduled Monday to Thursday between 08:00 and 17:00. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Victoria offers steady support while clients decide what they want to try next.
She aims to create an open, non-judgmental space so clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings. Conversations are led by the person attending, with the counsellor offering gentle guidance and reflective listening. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs.
Victoria draws on a mix of approaches to suit different concerns. She uses client-centred ways of working to prioritise the persons perspective and emotionally focused ideas to help with relationship patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are available for stress, day-to-day coping and short-term goals.
Her experience includes supporting people with bereavement, family conflict, addiction issues, intimacy-related matters and long-term mood struggles. Victoria also lists work around ADHD, attachment and autism as part of her focus areas. She aims to address the whole situation, not just one symptom.
Typical appointments are scheduled Monday to Thursday between 08:00 and 17:00. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Victoria offers steady support while clients decide what they want to try next.
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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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How these approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and reflecting it back, helping people feel heard and understood so they can decide what to change. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and navigating personal decisions.Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify patterns in close relationships and the emotions behind them, which can ease repeated arguments or emotional distance. It suits those wanting to change how they connect with partners or close others.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises and grounding techniques to manage stress and improve sleep and concentration. These skills can be practised between sessions and fitted into daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Sessions can be adjusted as understanding deepens.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or travel, reduce commuting time and allow people to use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make practising mindfulness and other between-session tasks simpler to integrate into everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
Victoria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, among other issues such as addiction, ADHD and parenting strain.
What is the general style of therapy like?
Sessions are person-led and practical, with reflective listening and collaborative problem solving. Techniques from client-centred, emotionally focused and mindfulness approaches are used as appropriate.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has four years of professional work experience in the UK supporting a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
The counsellor holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
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