Dr. Vicki Uwannah

Instagram: @itsdrvicki

Dr Vicki Uwannah is a chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in helping individuals and couples develop thriving relationships with themselves and others. Having started her career within mental health over 12 years ago, Vicki has a wealth of experience working in government, charitable and corporate sectors, and now runs a thriving private practice. Alongside running her practice, Vicki is also passionate about demystifying therapy by bringing Psychology out of the clinical setting and into the everyday human experience through social media. Vicki’s ethos is that the basic needs of all are connection, self-acceptance and a healthy dose of vulnerability.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?: Waking up to the sound of the ocean, sun on my face, loved ones all in one place

What is your current state of mind?: Contradictory mix of peaceful contentment and nervous anticipation

What do you consider your greatest achievement?: Liking myself - warts and all

Where would you most like to live?: Brazil or Cuba

What do you most value in your friends?: Honesty and compassion

Who are your favorite writers?: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - she's so unapologetically real and courageous in speaking her truth

What is your greatest regret?: Moonwalking midway off-stage at the end of year dance performance at school. We were a mess and I couldn't bear to be associated with that. Now I feel awful for abandoning the crew. If I could go back in time, I'd pretend to faint instead so we could all be excused from the trauma of that terrible performance.

What is your motto?: Do it afraid