Counsellor profile
Victoria Lynn, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 15 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, relationships and trauma
Continue with VictoriaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (171040)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Victoria supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Victoria
BACP. 15 years' experience. Victoria Lynn offers counselling in the United Kingdom for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain and related issues.
Victoria practises from a client-centred stance and draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She describes the person as the expert in their own story and aims to build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps, talking through current problems and developing skills to manage difficult feelings and behaviours.
Her background includes long-term private practice work in the UK. Over 15 years she has supported people with sexual concerns, intimacy issues, separation and rebuilding trust alongside general mental health problems. She also has experience with complex presentations such as bipolar features, co-morbidity and chronic health challenges where emotional coping is needed.
In sessions Victoria uses straightforward conversation and evidence-informed techniques. That can mean noticing unhelpful thought patterns, learning new ways to respond to emotions, or working on communication and boundaries. She aims to keep therapy grounded and focused on what helps in daily life.
People often come to her for help with motivation, self-esteem and dealing with life transitions. She also addresses specific topics such as body image, caregiver stress, addictions and issues linked to attachment and abandonment. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical skills to change responses to stress and mood problems. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can help with intense emotions and self-destructive behaviours. Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. Victoria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals and preferences. That discussion can happen in the first sessions and be adjusted as therapy progresses. Confirm the exact formats offered before booking as the biography does not list session types. If sessions are available online they can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel and reduce time spent commuting. Online sessions also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for using video or audio depending on what suits someone on the day. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, commonly use these options to help people maintain regular contact while managing other commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns plus related areas like self-esteem and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach combined with methods from ACT, CBT and DBT to focus on practical skills and conversation about real-life problems.
How long has she been practising?
She has 15 years of professional experience in counselling work in the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her credentials.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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