Victoria Hookway, BACP

Victoria Hookway is a BACP-registered therapist in the United Kingdom, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which recognises professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. She works in private practice and also volunteers with a local mental health charity while providing therapeutic support within her school community, offering help to children and their families during challenging times.

Victoria brings a grounded, empathetic presence to her work and believes that how people view themselves and their life experiences shapes wellbeing. She speaks from both professional and personal understanding that life can take unexpected turns, and that meaningful change is possible with the right support. Her practice is person-centred, which means she treats each client as the expert in their own life and collaborates at a pace that feels right for them. Sessions can focus on practical strategies and techniques when needed, or provide space to explore emotions and process difficult experiences - the direction is guided by the client.

She has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, ADHD and ASC/D, and work-related stress among other issues. Victoria values the dedication clients bring to their work in therapy and aims to help people find more fulfilment and a clearer sense of self. She is also the author of a guided journal, 365: A Year of Self-Discovery, designed to offer tools for personal exploration and understanding.

Person-Centred Care and Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Victoria offers a person-centred approach online, which focuses on the client as the expert in their own life. This approach provides a respectful, non-directive space where clients lead the conversation and set the pace, whether they want to explore emotions, revisit life events, or work through relationships and family dynamics. It is well suited to people seeking space to reflect and regain a sense of self.

Alongside that, Victoria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques - practical strategies and skills that are supported by research to help manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and challenges related to ADHD or parenting. These techniques can include structured tools for coping, emotion regulation, and building healthier routines, tailored to each person’s needs.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Victoria works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to match progress and changing circumstances. Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into daily life, access therapists from different locations, and maintain continuity during life transitions.