Victoria Cowgill, BACP

Victoria Cowgill offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes. She welcomes those who are anxious, grieving, stuck in repeated patterns, or finding relationships difficult. Her manner aims to be warm and non-judgemental, helping people find clearer perspective and regain some control.

Victoria trained initially in Person-Centred Therapy and later completed an integrative BSc (1st Class Hons) degree in counselling. She also holds a psychotherapy qualification and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has eight years of professional experience working with both private and NHS clients.

She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship difficulties and issues such as grief, self-esteem and parenting strain. Additional areas she focuses on include caregiver stress, chronic illness and ageing and geriatric issues among other concerns. Victoria uses a mix of client-centred, psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to meet different needs.

In sessions she aims to create a listening space where people can talk through what is happening for them. She does not direct or tell people what to do; instead she supports clients to discover their own next steps. The aim is practical clarity rather than labels or jargon.

Starting therapy can feel daunting and she recognises that first steps take courage. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to the therapist's scheduling process.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance, helping people feel heard and supported as they work through anxiety, relationship strain or grief. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time, helping people make sense of recurring difficulties and long-standing feelings that affect daily life. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past harm and building skills to manage triggers and intrusive memories.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what they hope to change, then suggest ways of working together and adjust the approach as needed.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping therapy part of everyday life. Online appointments can be easier to schedule around work, caregiving or health limitations. If you want to know which session formats are available, please confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine best.