Vikki Cunningham

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief and loss

About Vikki

Vikki Cunningham works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She uses a collaborative, person-focused approach and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Vikki has three years' experience working with these concerns in the United Kingdom.

Vikki helps people understand how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. She pays attention to how childhood adversity, domestic abuse and other traumatic events can continue to shape behaviour and mood. Sessions often involve talking things through at a manageable pace and reflecting on patterns that keep problems in place.

Her work draws on client-centred methods that emphasise the person’s perspective and choices. Motivational interviewing techniques may be used to help people find their own reasons for change and to build practical steps forward. Trauma-focused therapy is offered for those who want to address the effects of traumatic events more directly.

Vikki also supports people with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, family and communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and the challenges of chronic illness or pain. She can help people think about fatherhood concerns and blended family tensions in a personal, conversational way.

Sessions aim to combine reflection with practical discussion. Vikki describes the work as collaborative and paced to the individual. She enjoys simple creative hobbies outside work and brings a calm, straightforward attitude to counselling.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and choices. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide what matters to them. This approach suits people who want a respectful, non-prescriptive way to work through feelings and relationships.

Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It uses guided questions and collaborative planning to build small practical steps forward, which can help with behaviour change and coping strategies.

Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of specific traumatic events and their ongoing effects. It involves careful pacing and attention to how memories and physical responses affect daily life, and it can be useful for people wanting to reduce trauma-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and together they will decide which methods to use. This collaborative process means the approach can shift as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits practical needs. Ask about available scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Topics Vikki lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Vikki

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Her practice uses client-centred therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

Yes. The biography states she accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin counselling with her?

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