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Vikki Cunningham

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Vikki Cunningham

BACP

BACP counsellor - life changes and trauma support

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Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma-informed work
  • Grief and loss

About Vikki

Vikki Cunningham is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes, and has particular experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse and childhood adversity.

She focuses on what is happening now and how past events still affect feelings, relationships and day-to-day choices. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. Conversations can include reflection on attachment, abandonment, blent family challenges, and patterns such as codependency or people-pleasing.

Vikki uses a trauma-informed outlook and combines client-centred listening with motivational interviewing to help clarify what matters in work and life. She also draws on trauma-focused ways of working when past events continue to cause distress. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer choices, not on labels or quick fixes.

People often come for help with grief, ongoing low mood, dissociation, chronic pain or illness, and difficulties with communication and control. Vikki checks in with each person about goals and adjusts the pace so sessions stay useful and manageable.

Outside her counselling practice she enjoys simple craft projects, keeping active and reading. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 406922

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Vikki combines client-centred listening, motivational interviewing and trauma-focused ways of working to help people facing life changes. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own concerns and pace, giving space to talk through feelings and priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and highlighting practical next steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events continue to affect thoughts, emotions and relationships, and involves careful, paced work on those memories and responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Vikki works collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the pace, combining gentle reflection with practical conversations about choices and small steps.

Confirm the exact session formats available before you book, as these are listed on the platform. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions can suit people who want less use of bandwidth and video, while video sessions can help where visual contact matters. Registered or accredited professionals offer online options, and the therapist will discuss which format best fits a client's routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include attachment, abandonment, codependency and family-related difficulties.

How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?

Her style blends client-centred listening with motivational interviewing to clarify values and small achievable steps. She uses trauma-focused methods when past events are still affecting day-to-day life.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience working in counselling settings. Her background includes helping people who have survived domestic abuse and childhood adversity.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a BACP counsellor and works from the United Kingdom. The BACP is the professional body referenced in her profile.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the platform. The profile asks clients to use the site button to view and choose formats.

How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during sign-up.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.

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