Victoria Wren, BACP, NCPS

Victoria Wren offers a calm, impartial space where people are invited to talk about whatever is on their mind. She listens attentively, seeks to understand each situation from the client’s perspective and supports exploration to help individuals recognise what they would like to change or experience differently.

With over 20 years of experience working in a variety of education settings, Victoria supports children, young people and adults facing a wide range of challenges. Her style is compassionate and gentle, focused on facilitating each person's potential for lasting healing and meaningful change. Throughout the process the client remains in charge of what they bring to sessions and what they choose to share, and pacing is always guided by the individual.

Victoria holds a Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and an MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education. She also has a PGCE in Secondary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, a BSc in Environmental Science, a BTEC Advanced Forest School Leadership certificate and an Enhanced DBS. She is currently undertaking PhD studies with the University of Exeter. Victoria holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating membership of recognised professional counselling bodies. More information is available at victoriawrencounselling.com.

Client-Centered and Integrative Support Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship in which the person’s own experience is central. The therapist provides empathic listening and reflective support, helping clients clarify feelings and goals - this approach is often helpful for issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Integrative counselling draws on a range of methods to suit the individual rather than using a single technique. It allows the therapist to adapt interventions to a client’s needs, which can be useful when people present with complex or overlapping difficulties like trauma, addiction, ADHD, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Victoria works collaboratively with clients and other registered professionals to identify what fits best with a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and reviews the approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family and health needs. These options make it easier to attend sessions from many locations, maintain continuity of care when schedules change, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.