Vikki Cunningham, BACP

Vikki Cunningham is a counsellor who uses a warm, relational approach to help people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She works with those who notice past experiences still shaping how they feel about themselves or their relationships. Vikki offers a calm, non-judgemental space to begin making sense of difficult feelings and events.

Her way of working is collaborative and trauma-informed. Sessions are paced to what the client can manage, combining moments of deep reflection with gentler exploration. This means conversations can range from practical coping strategies to talking through painful memories when someone feels ready.

Vikki has experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse and people affected by childhood adversity. She also helps clients dealing with chronic pain, illness, codependency, attachment and family-related issues. Her focus includes common concerns such as depression, dissociation, guilt and shame.

She practises using client-centred methods alongside motivational interview techniques and trauma-focused approaches. These guide how she listens and the questions she asks, rather than promising a set outcome. With three years of experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings a steady, thoughtful presence to sessions.

Outside of counselling, Vikki enjoys low-key craft projects, keeping active and reading. She aims to walk alongside clients as they explore change, offering practical support and thoughtful listening along the way.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping clients find their own answers. It suits people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings such as grief, anxiety or the lasting effects of past experiences.

Motivational Interviewing is a practical, conversational method that helps people explore what they want to change and build motivation at their own pace. It works well for tackling habits, making life changes or finding ways to manage chronic illness and pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful given their goals and preferences. That choice can adapt over time as needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or to join from a different location when needed. Confirm the specific session options before booking so arrangements match what the client needs.