Victoria Pike, BACP

Victoria Pike is a counsellor who follows a humanistic, person-centred way of working. She focuses on building a trusting connection first, so clients feel safe to talk about what matters to them. Vicky offers a steady, non-judgemental presence and listens closely to what people bring to sessions.

She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and trusts their ability to find answers that feel right. Her role is to provide attentive, empathetic support and to adapt the pace and focus of sessions to each person. This approach is gentle and collaborative rather than directive.

Vicky has five years of experience and holds BACP registration, which is recorded as BACP. She has worked with people affected by illness, especially cancer, and with those dealing with maternal anxiety. She has also supported people in academic workplaces and study settings.

Her wider areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, fertility and pregnancy, sexual assault and abuse, and isolation.

Sessions aim to give space for clarity, processing and gentle growth. People looking for a calm listening ear and a person-centred way of talking through difficult experiences may find this approach helpful.

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Victoria follows a person-centred, humanistic approach, which focuses on listening, empathy and trusting your own knowledge about your life. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what you bring, with the therapist reflecting what she hears and supporting your own problem solving.

She commonly works with people affected by illness and with maternal anxiety; the person-centred approach helps by creating space to talk through feelings, process changes and find ways to cope with ongoing stress. The emphasis is on being alongside you rather than giving directive advice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what seems most helpful, try different ways of working when needed, and agree goals with you. This is a collaborative process based on your needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy days and avoiding travel, which helps when juggling caregiving or medical appointments. If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work, study or treatment commitments, and sessions can be adapted to shorter or longer check-ins as required.