- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Victoria
Victoria Gonticas is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement and career concerns. She also focuses on issues such as self-esteem, intimacy and trauma and abuse.
Victoria uses a blend of approaches to guide sessions. She names Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred work among her methods. In practice this means helping people notice feelings, describe what matters to them, and try new ways of relating to others.
Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. Victoria listens for patterns - for example how past loss or fears of abandonment shape current reactions. She helps people name painful emotions and consider changes that feel possible in daily life.
She also brings relational tools influenced by the Gottman Method and Imago ideas to conversations about communication and closeness. That can include learning practical ways to talk about difficult topics and practising small steps to rebuild trust or reconnect.
People who come to Victoria often want clearer boundaries, fewer arguments, or relief from recurring worry. She supports parents and professionals in thinking through workplace strain and life transitions. Victoria aims to work collaboratively, helping each person find next steps that fit their situation.
How her approaches translate to online work
Victoria draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and sit with core feelings that affect relationships. EFT focuses on how emotions shape interactions and can be useful for reducing repeated cycles of distance or conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early attachment patterns influence current bonds and responses to loss or abandonment. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own experience, with the therapist offering attentive listening and gentle reflection to help clarify goals.Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. Victoria will talk with clients about what feels most helpful and adapt methods over time based on their needs and goals. That discussion happens early and is revisited as progress or challenges arise.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video useful for face-to-face connection, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often balance approaches and formats to suit each client's life and preferences.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and career difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice feelings and change relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Victoria has three years of professional practice working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Press the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.