Vicky Pattison on Therapy and Confronting Her Past

Vicky Pattison, the WH cover star, reflects on processing trauma, finding calm, and the benefits of therapy for everyone.

Speaking on the Women's Health podcast, Just As Well, Vicky recalled her first therapy session with Nik and Eva Speakman, stating:

I credit them with saving my life, almost.

She noted that within three hours, she had cried and processed loads of her childhood trauma, which became pivotal in who she is now.

Vicky first sought therapy a decade ago, before entering the I'm A Celebrity jungle, when she described herself as

an angry little ball of Geordie rage

with no accountability.

Talking things through forced her to confront what she'd been carrying, and she explained that

trauma doesn’t go away, you have to unpack it.

This process is ongoing for Vicky.

Author's summary: Vicky Pattison shares her life-changing experience with therapy.

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Women's Health — 2025-10-14