Victoria Wren, BACP, NCPS

Victoria Wren offers a calm, impartial space where people are invited to speak about whatever is on their mind and to explore the changes they would like to see. She listens carefully to understand each person from their own perspective and supports them to recognise practical steps toward lasting change.

With 23 years of experience working across education settings, Victoria supports children, young people and adults facing a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, and challenges such as ADHD and bipolar. Her manner is compassionate and gentle, with an emphasis on facilitating individual potential for healing and growth.

Victoria works in a client-centered way, ensuring that clients remain in control of what they bring and the pace of the work. She holds professional credentials including BACP and NCPS, reflecting her training and membership of recognised counselling bodies, and has completed a Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She is currently undertaking PhD studies with the University of Exeter and holds an MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education, a PGCE (QTS) for secondary education, a BSc in Environmental Science, and a BTEC in Advanced Forest School Leadership. Enhanced DBS checks are in place where required.

Client-Centered Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy places the client at the heart of the work, with the therapist offering empathic listening, acceptance and gentle guidance so individuals can explore their feelings and identify the changes they want to make. This approach is well suited to people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and life transitions, where being heard and understood supports long-term change.

Victoria also brings a coaching-oriented perspective when appropriate, helping clients set practical goals, build skills and track progress over time. Coaching-style work can help with career decisions, motivation, parenting strategies and practical steps through difficult life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Victoria will work collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting as the work evolves. Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - make it easier to access regular support around other commitments and from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow therapists and clients to sustain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.