Victoria (Vix) Benson , BACP

Victoria (Vix) Benson is a BACP-registered Transactional Analysis psychotherapeutic counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, and depression, drawing on a client-led style that places the person at the centre of their change process.

Vix approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert in their own life and already holds many strengths that can be brought into the work. She frames the decision to seek support as an act of courage and offers steady accompaniment through that first step toward greater fulfilment and wellbeing. Rather than giving direct advice, she supports clients to uncover their own answers through attentive listening, reflective observation, and gentle challenge.

Through exploring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour together, Victoria helps people develop clearer self-understanding and make intentional choices about change. Her approach aims to create space for clients to see themselves more clearly and to act on the aspects of life they wish to change.

Client-led and relationship-focused therapy online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, helping people explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach supports self-understanding and can be helpful for challenges such as anxiety, low mood, and life transitions.

The Gottman Method is a structured, research-informed approach for couples that focuses on improving communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding trust. It offers practical tools that partners can use to strengthen connection and navigate relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists will explore options together with the client and adapt the approach as the work unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, access support from home, and schedule sessions that suit individual routines while working toward meaningful progress.