Victoria Mawdsley
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
About Victoria
Victoria Mawdsley offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She introduces a relaxed, person-focused style so conversations can feel straightforward and human. Vicky aims to help people make sense of what they are facing and find steps that fit their day-to-day life.
She has three years of clinical experience and has run a independent practice, VJM Counselling, for nearly two years. Before qualifying as a counsellor she worked for over 20 years in health and social care as a health care assistant, mainly supporting people with dementia.
Background and approach
That background informs how she listens and how she responds to practical concerns. Sessions tend to be client-centred, with the person’s needs setting the pace. Vicky blends person-centred work with elements of cognitive approaches, mindfulness and psychoeducation when these are helpful.
Conversations focus on what is useful now and on small, manageable steps forward. She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, panic and post-traumatic stress, chronic pain or long-term illness, workplace stress, isolation and caregiver strain. Vicky also helps with bereavement, depression and social anxiety, tailoring the focus to each person’s situation.
If someone is feeling exhausted from holding everything together, she listens and helps untangle immediate concerns. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making therapy feel practical and accessible.
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Sessions & fees
Client-centred care and online options
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and letting their needs guide each session. It helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to begin by creating space to talk and by responding to what matters most to them.Vicky also draws on cognitive-style ideas, mindfulness and psychoeducation when these suit the person’s goals. Cognitive-style techniques help with unhelpful thinking and managing panic, while mindfulness supports stress reduction and grounding. Psychoeducation offers clear information about symptoms and practical steps someone can try between sessions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods to try, adjusting the mix based on needs, goals and preferences. This means the plan can change as progress is made or circumstances shift.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suits people who prefer typed updates or more frequent brief contact. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
