Counsellor profile
Victoria Olanipekun, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and trauma focus
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 409013
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Attachment approaches
- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
About Victoria
Victoria Olanipekun is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and depression. Victoria aims to help people reduce distress and manage strong emotions so everyday life feels more manageable.
Her way of working is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now, and on small, practical steps that can ease emotional pressure. Victoria uses recognised therapeutic methods to help people spot patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practise calming strategies.
Victoria draws on attachment-informed approaches to look at how early relationships shape reactions to stress and anger. She also uses client-centred methods that place the person’s own goals and perspective at the heart of the work. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify thinking habits and test them against real-life situations.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, Victoria includes trauma-focused approaches designed to reduce the hold of painful memories and reduce reactivity in daily life. Mindfulness-based ideas are brought in to strengthen attention and reduce rumination.
She works in clear, simple language and helps people build practical skills for managing emotions. To begin, Victoria asks people to describe what troubles them now and what they hope will be different. From there she and the client agree the next steps together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Victoria uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships affect current reactions, especially around anger and trust. This helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong feelings and what can be done to respond differently.She also draws on client-centred therapy, which keeps the person’s goals and perspective central. That approach supports clear conversations about what someone wants to change and why, and helps set realistic steps for daily life.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical experiments. CBT techniques can help reduce workplace frustration, lower rumination, and provide tools to manage sudden anger spikes.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Victoria will discuss options and agree a plan that fits the person’s concerns, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
The profile does not state specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques like mindfulness practices, CBT exercises and attachment-focused conversations for remote sessions, helping clients practise skills in everyday settings.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and substance concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centred dialogue alongside cognitive and attachment approaches to address thinking patterns and emotional reactions.
How much experience does she have?
Victoria has four years of clinical experience working in the UK context with adults on the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are available to international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.