Vikki Shepherd
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About me
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling to make sense of your emotions? Do you find yourself repeating old patterns or feeling disconnected from people, work or life in general? I offer a safe, compassionate space where we can explore what’s beneath the surface and work towards lasting change.
As a relational psychodynamic counsellor, I work with people who want to deepen their self-awareness, process unresolved experiences, and develop a stronger sense of self. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, trauma, or life transitions, our work together will focus on uncovering the patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back.
My Approach:
I believe that healing happens in relationships. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others. My style is warm, attuned, and collaborative. I’m not just a passive listener but an engaged presence, helping you make sense of your emotions and experiences.
What You Can Expect
- A safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
- A deeper understanding of the unconscious patterns shaping your life.
- Support in developing self-compassion and emotional resilience.
- A relational, attuned, and insight-driven approach to therapy.
- I also integrate elements of coaching for clients who want a more action-oriented approach, helping you take meaningful steps toward change while still honouring the depth of your emotional world.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to start your journey towards greater self-understanding and emotional well-being, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch to arrange a free initial 30 minute zoom or telephone meeting.
Training, qualifications & experience
My psychotherapy training was an intensive 5 year course. This comprehensive training equipped me with the skills and insights necessary to support individuals on their path to healing and growth. In addition to this I am also an Accredited Coach with the EMCC as I am also passionate about encouraging change and improving self esteem.
My commitment to learning and professional development is continuous and I regularly attend training courses and workshops seeking out new perspectives, techniques to enhance my practice. This isn't just a career for me, its my passion, with the wellbeing of my clients being of the utmost importance.
Training:
- Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Accredited Coach (EMCC registered) and currently working towards level 7 Senior Coach Certification.
- Experience of working for 2 charities as a psychotherapist and assessor of new clients
- Experience as a telephone counsellor for Family Lives
- I have been working in my own private practice since 2020
- I am a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by its Code of Ethics and professional standards.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
ADHD:
I have experience working with adult clients who suspect they have ADHD or adults who have had an ADHD diagnosis. I understand the unique challenges and strengths that come with this journey. We are all individuals and I like to step into your shoes to understand how your mind works to help you make friends with your mind.
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £85 per session for psychotherapy. For coaching, please refer to my website.
I also offer a limited number of subsidised rates, depending on individual circumstances. Please feel free to reach out to discuss availability.
I offer a free 30 minutes telephone or zoom consultation to answer any questions you may have about how I work and for us to decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
When I work
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Please text or email to ask about availability as this can vary. I aim to reply within 48 hours.
Further information
If you would like more information, please text or email. (I am not always available to answer my phone).
