Vikki Cunningham, BACP

Vikki Cunningham draws on a warm, relational approach to help people make sense of painful or confusing experiences. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through anxiety, grief, trauma and big life changes at a pace that feels manageable.

Vikki uses a trauma-informed stance and works collaboratively. She listens closely to what matters to each person and follows their lead in sessions. Conversations can include reflective questioning, practical coping ideas, and gentle exploration of past events that still affect day-to-day life.

Her practice includes supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse and childhood adversity. She also focuses on stress, depression, and the ripple effects of trauma such as dissociation, attachment difficulties and feelings of emptiness. Practical issues like communication problems, codependency and control struggles are commonly addressed in her work.

Vikki is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of professional experience working with these kinds of issues in the United Kingdom.

Outside of counselling she enjoys slow craft projects, keeping active and reading. She aims to create sessions that balance deep reflection with lighter, practical steps so people can leave feeling a little clearer than when they arrived.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and priorities; it helps when someone needs to be listened to and understood. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to help people find their own reasons for change and build confidence step by step. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves careful, paced work to reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events and support safer ways of coping.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about symptoms, goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that feel like a good fit. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the approach stays relevant to what the person needs.

The biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity of care when circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical coping, emotional processing and building helpful routines.