Victoria Olanipekun , BACP

Victoria Olanipekun is a compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, using evidence-based approaches to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful change. Victoria draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and attachment-based principles to create practical, tailored interventions that respond to each person's needs.

She is committed to high standards of clinical practice and to shaping treatment around the individual rather than a fixed protocol. Victoria explains therapeutic options clearly, listens with sensitivity, and collaborates with clients to develop a plan that fits their goals and circumstances. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns, including family and relationship issues, body image, substance and alcohol difficulties, chronic health challenges, and the effects of loss and abandonment.

Victoria holds BACP, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She approaches therapy with respect, patience, and an emphasis on empowerment, supporting clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches That Shape Online Sessions

Victoria integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in relationships and emotional bonds to help people understand how past connections affect current feelings and behavior, which can be useful for issues like abandonment or relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth, making it helpful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Victoria works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online sessions are delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to support. These options allow people to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs, and make it possible to continue continuity of care across different locations and schedules.