Vicky Johal, NCPS

Vicky Johal is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She has three years of practical experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. Vicky supports clients with parenting challenges, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space that is free of judgement.

Vicky works in an integrative way, adapting sessions to the individual rather than following a single fixed method. Conversations focus on what feels most useful to the person in front of her, with practical ideas to try between meetings. She listens for the patterns that keep problems going and helps people spot small changes that make a difference.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Vicky pays attention to strengths as well as difficulties, helping clients build confidence and motivation alongside addressing worries. She uses clear, direct language and keeps sessions practical and grounded.

People come for short-term help with a specific problem or for longer work when life transitions are complex. Vicky is based in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions using video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. She aims to make therapy fit around everyday life so people can access support when they need it.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Vicky draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them for online work. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality. This helps reduce anxiety and improves mood by changing how people respond to stressful situations.

Another approach emphasises practical coping skills and problem-solving. Sessions concentrate on small, concrete steps to manage stress, improve confidence and navigate parenting challenges. These techniques are useful when someone needs clear actions to try between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Vicky will discuss different ways of working and decide with the client what fits best for their goals and preferences. She treats therapy as collaborative and adjusts the plan as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues help, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use audio. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life.