Victoria Hookway, BACP

Victoria Hookway is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing big life changes and everyday pressures. She works with individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem. Victoria aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers a warm, down-to-earth presence to guide the work.

Her style is person-centred, which means the person in the room leads the pace and focus. Clients bring what matters to them, and sessions can either focus on talking through feelings or building practical strategies. Victoria emphasises that people already hold many of their own answers and she helps them unlock those solutions.

Victoria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change in everyday thoughts and habits. She uses straightforward language and practical tools when clients want them, and leaves space for emotional processing when that feels more helpful. She also wrote a guided journal, 365: A Year of Self-Discovery, to support reflection between sessions.

She works in private practice, volunteers with a local mental health charity and carries out therapeutic work in a school setting. That mix informs her approach and keeps the work grounded in ordinary life demands. Victoria aims to create a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Victoria focuses on making that step realistic and kind. She encourages people to bring whatever they need to session and to move at a pace that suits them.

Approaches that help reshape thoughts and habits

Victoria works from a person-centred base and also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening closely, following the client's lead and creating room to talk through feelings. This approach helps when someone needs to understand their reactions and find their own answers.

Alongside that, Victoria uses common evidence-based methods that help with everyday thoughts and habits by teaching simple strategies and practical exercises. These techniques can be useful for managing anxiety, improving sleep routines, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. They often involve short tasks or reflections between sessions to build new habits over time.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. Victoria works with each person to decide what feels right for their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the mix of talking and practical tools as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family, work and everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals can use remote sessions to support steady change while helping clients keep therapy practical and manageable.