Victoria Ann Reid , BACP

Victoria Ann Reid is a Psychodynamic Counsellor based in Southampton, UK, who brings a background in education to her therapeutic work and nine years of experience supporting people through life’s challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, questions about sexuality, stress, relationship difficulties and a wide range of other concerns. Her practice also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, eating difficulties, ADHD, and intimacy-related problems, and she has experience with complex matters including attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink, non-monogamous relationships, and identity-related concerns.

She identifies as a lesbian and frames her work without rigid labels, believing that each person’s experience is unique and that whatever a client brings will be treated with respect and openness. She describes her manner as warm and gentle and recognises how daunting it can feel to begin therapy with someone new. Victoria treats every client with compassion and understanding and emphasises collaboration in exploring what matters to each person.

Victoria holds BACP credentialing - the designation of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She combines psychodynamic perspectives with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor work to individual needs. She accepts international clients and offers several remote ways to work together, and she welcomes inquiries from people ready to explore change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Victoria blends several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and stress; it often involves setting goals and practicing new skills between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance techniques to help people manage overwhelming emotions, improve focus, and cope with rumination and stress. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past relationships and unconscious patterns shape current feelings and behaviours, supporting deeper self-understanding and long-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Victoria works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time and combines elements from different modalities when that serves the client’s aims.

Online therapy with Victoria is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy lives, geographical distance, or accessibility needs. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule appointments that suit daily routines, and access skilled, licensed professionals from wherever the client is located.