Vikki Cunningham, BACP

Vikki Cunningham is a BACP-registered counsellor (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with people who find past events continuing to shape how they feel about themselves, their relationships, or the wider world, and supports those living with anxiety, grief, or a sense of being stuck.

She provides a calm, non-judgemental space where exploration can happen at a pace that feels manageable. Her work is trauma-informed and relational, and she focuses on helping clients make sense of how earlier experiences continue to surface in ways that feel difficult to manage. Vikki is particularly experienced in supporting survivors of domestic abuse and childhood adversity, as well as people navigating trauma, major life changes, and bereavement.

Vikki approaches therapy as a collaborative process guided by what matters most to each person in the moment. Sessions may involve deep reflection, gentle exploration, and also moments of lightness, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are. Outside of counselling she enjoys slow craft projects, staying active, and getting lost in a good book, and she brings a compassionate, egalitarian outlook to her work.

If someone is ready to begin their journey, Vikki offers a supportive presence and a willingness to walk alongside them as they figure things out.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Vikki uses a trauma-informed, client-centred way of working that prioritises the person and their experience. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering empathy, acceptance, and genuine listening so clients can explore feelings and values at their own pace - this approach is well suited to people coping with grief, low mood, uncertainty, or relational concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people identify and strengthen their own reasons for change. It can be helpful when someone feels stuck, ambivalent about next steps, or ready to explore new ways of coping with stress, health challenges, or life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Vikki collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts her style so therapy feels practical and personally relevant. This shared decision-making helps tailor the pace and focus of sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access regular support around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals and therapists to provide care to people who may be geographically distant or have mobility constraints.