Victoria Lagodinsky

My approach is warm, curious and collaborative. You don’t need to be familiar with “therapy language” or talk about yourself in a particular way. We can start with how you naturally think and communicate, even when it is difficult to put your experience into words.

Being an integrative counsellor means I draw on different therapeutic approaches, adapting how we work to you rather than expecting you to fit a particular method. We will explore what is troubling you now and, where helpful, consider how earlier experiences and relationships may influence your feelings, expectations and ways of responding.

I will listen, ask questions and share observations. I won’t tell you how to live your life, but I won’t leave you to work everything out alone either. Together, we can notice patterns that keep repeating, make room for feelings that may be difficult to acknowledge, and explore what you need.

Building a relationship in which you feel understood and able to be yourself is central to my work. We will take time to build trust and regularly consider how you are finding our sessions and what feels helpful.

I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor supporting adults with anxiety, self-doubt and relationship difficulties, as well as those navigating significant changes in their lives. These may include separation or divorce, losses, changes in work or family life, perimenopause and menopause.

I have a particular interest in supporting parents who are home educating, raising neurodivergent or highly sensitive children, or supporting a child with mental health difficulties. When so much of your attention is focused on someone else, our sessions offer a space to consider your own feelings and needs alongside the responsibilities you carry.

I bring a strong business background and understand the pressures of demanding professional environments. Having lived in four countries and across cultures for much of my life, I also bring an awareness of the complexities of identity, belonging and differing cultural expectations.

I offer counselling in English and Russian, with space to talk openly, reflect and explore what matters to you—without needing to have everything worked out before you begin.