Vikki Cunningham, BACP

Vikki Cunningham offers a calm, non-judgemental therapeutic presence for people carrying the lingering effects of difficult experiences. She works with clients who are living with anxiety, grief, depression, or a sense of being stuck, and she supports those noticing how earlier events continue to surface in ways that feel hard to manage. Vikki has particular experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse and people affected by childhood adversity, as well as those navigating trauma and major life changes.

Her style is warm, relational, and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on collaboration and pacing that suits each person. Sessions may involve reflective conversation, gentle exploration, and space for lighter moments as insight and coping skills develop. Vikki draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor the approach to what matters most to the client.

She holds the BACP credential - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and offers a supportive space to explore attachment concerns, family and relationship difficulties, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and related challenges. Outside of her practice she enjoys simple craft projects, keeping active, and reading. Vikki welcomes people who are ready to begin their journey and is ready to walk alongside them as they work toward clearer coping and understanding.

Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a supportive, non-directive environment where a person’s own goals and values shape the work. This approach helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and clearer decision-making when facing life transitions, relationship issues, or emotional distress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change - it is useful for navigating difficult choices and building commitment to new ways of coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic experiences, offering structured, sensitive strategies to reduce distress and support recovery from abuse, attachment wounds, or other adverse events.

Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Vikki will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting pace and focus as understanding grows. The aim is to create a tailored way forward rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from different locations and life circumstances. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, help maintain continuity during life changes, and can be especially helpful for people managing mobility limits, chronic illness, or busy routines. Vikki uses these formats to provide consistent, accessible support that fits into clients' everyday lives.