Victoria Ann Reid, BACP

Victoria Ann Reid is a female, lesbian psychodynamic counsellor based in Southampton, United Kingdom. She draws on a background in education to support people seeking guidance through difficult periods and life transitions.

Victoria works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, questions about sexuality, stress and relationship difficulties. She approaches each person as an individual and does not rely on labels - whatever a client brings to sessions is welcome and will be treated with respect.

Known for a warm and gentle manner, Victoria recognises how daunting it can be to talk openly with someone new and values the courage it takes to reach out for help. She treats every person with compassion, understanding and professional regard. Victoria holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She invites prospective clients to get in touch and looks forward to meeting people who are ready to explore change and healing.

Therapeutic approaches available for online work

Victoria integrates psychodynamic therapy with other practical approaches to explore patterns, emotions and relationships. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviour, making it useful for issues such as relationship problems, attachment concerns and persistent emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, emotions and actions and offers structured tools to address anxiety, low mood and stress with practical exercises and goal-focused steps. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can help reduce rumination and manage intense emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Victoria works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helpful and adjust the approach over time to match changing circumstances.

Online therapy with Victoria is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy lives or who live at a distance. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity between sessions and fit therapy into everyday routines while working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.