Victoria Hookway

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting support

About Victoria

Victoria Hookway works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, ADHD and a range of family and relationship difficulties. She uses a person-centred approach and aims to let each client guide the work at a pace that suits them. Victoria is BACP registered and has five years' experience in the field.

Victoria says life can change quickly and that how people view themselves affects how they cope. In sessions she treats clients as experts in their own lives and offers space to talk through experiences. If someone wants practical strategies, she will include techniques and coping tools alongside reflective work.

She runs a private practice and volunteers for a local mental health charity. She also works with members of a school community and supports children and their families through difficult periods. Her experience includes work with trauma, work-related stress, bipolar and grief among other concerns.

Victoria has a down-to-earth style and values the effort clients put into making changes. She has published a guided journal, 365: A Year of Self-Discovery, designed to encourage reflection and practical self-work. The journal complements the themes she uses in sessions.

In sessions clients can expect an approach that follows their priorities while offering guidance when wanted. Victoria aims to help people explore feelings, develop clearer ways of managing everyday strain and build practical steps to improve wellbeing.

Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats directly so you know what is offered.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Victoria primarily works from a person-centred framework, which focuses on listening to the client and following what matters to them. In practice this means the counsellor reflects back what is said, helps people clarify their thoughts and supports them to find their own solutions. This approach can help with issues such as low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

She also uses practical techniques when clients want them, for example simple coping strategies for anxiety and routines to support sleep. These kinds of tools are aimed at reducing day-to-day distress and improving the ability to manage difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide what to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to attend from different locations. Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online counselling helps keep continuity of care and lets them combine therapy with other commitments.

Topics Victoria lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Depression
• ADHD
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Victoria

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She lists anxiety and stress as core concerns she helps people with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a person-centred approach where the client guides the work and can choose to include practical strategies.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years' experience working with individuals in private practice and voluntary roles.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be in English or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.