Victoria Dann

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and ACT
• Parenting concerns

About Victoria

Victoria Dann works on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes using a mix of practical talking approaches. She is a BACP counsellor with nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.

Victoria uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. She listens to what matters to the individual and helps them try different ways of thinking and acting. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) are used alongside mindfulness and client-centred discussion to help people manage difficult feelings and regain a sense of direction.

Her approach also pays attention to attachment patterns and relationship dynamics. That can be helpful for concerns about intimacy, communication problems, abandonment issues or blended family difficulties. The focus is on practical steps people can try between sessions as well as what is talked about in the room.

Victoria has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She also addresses fertility issues, body image, codependency and the effects of divorce or separation. This variety means she is used to adapting the work to different life situations.

Sessions are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How her therapeutic approaches fit online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, and on taking actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, stress and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and often uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and coping strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and communication, which can be useful for intimacy, abandonment concerns and family-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and will recommend ways of working that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and permit shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to continue therapeutic work when circumstances make face-to-face meetings difficult, with the counsellor and client agreeing together how to structure appointments and tasks between sessions.

Topics Victoria lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Victoria

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns she helps people with, using approaches such as CBT and mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a blend of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness and attachment-based ideas.

What experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of issues in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is listed with the BACP, as provided in her credentials.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients according to the supplied information.

How are sessions organised?

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.