Vicky Johal , NCPS

Vicky Johal is an integrative counsellor accredited by the NCPS, a professional accreditation that signifies training and adherence to recognised counselling standards. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and life transitions, tailoring her support to the specific circumstances and goals of each person.

Vicky emphasises respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, recognising that every individual brings a unique history and perspective to therapy. She combines practical strategies and listening-based support to help clients navigate difficult situations and relationships, build motivation and confidence, and develop coping skills for change.

Sessions are designed to meet individual needs, with an approach that adapts to what is most helpful for the person in front of her. Vicky aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore concerns, set goals, and work at a pace that feels right for them. Her practice focuses on collaborative, evidence-informed methods to support meaningful progress over time.

Integrative approaches and online support

Vicky uses an integrative counselling approach that blends listening-led, person-centered work with practical, skills-based techniques. The integrative approach means she adapts methods to suit each person's needs, helping with emotional understanding, decision-making, and the broad challenges that come with life changes.

She also emphasises person-centered principles, offering empathetic, respectful engagement that helps people explore feelings and values at their own pace. Alongside this, Vicky employs evidence-informed, skills-based strategies to build coping tools for stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, and self-esteem concerns, focusing on concrete steps clients can use between sessions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. Vicky works with clients to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust techniques over time so the work aligns with individual preferences and circumstances.

Online therapy with Vicky is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access consistent support even when in-person sessions are not practical.