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Vivienne Robertson, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Relationship skills
About Vivienne
Vivienne Robertson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem problems and life transitions. Sessions also address grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger and coaching needs.
Before private practice, she worked in organisations such as Relate and the National Health Service. That background includes work with frontline staff and services and with people facing workplace stress and conflict. She brings experience from community settings and agency work into one-to-one sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred methods and mindfulness. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, EMDR and the Gottman Method when these are appropriate. In practice this means noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses, while also working on emotional regulation and relationship skills.
Vivienne has a Master of Science, MSc, in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen. That training informs how she teaches practical mindfulness exercises and breathing or grounding techniques for stress and sleep problems. She follows the Ethical Framework for Good Practice as set out by BACP.
People who come for help can expect focused, practical sessions that aim to reduce distress and improve daily coping. She supports clients in identifying patterns, trying new strategies and building clearer communication skills. To start, readers should check the online booking steps and matching questionnaire to arrange a first appointment.
How Vivienne uses CBT, mindfulness and DBT online
Vivienne commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that keep problems going, then practises different responses together. CBT sessions tend to focus on short, structured tasks and homework that can be done between meetings to test what works.She also uses client-centred approaches that focus on clear listening and collaboration. Mindfulness practice from her MSc in Mindfulness Studies appears as brief breathing and attention exercises to reduce stress and improve sleep. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered as practical techniques for emotion regulation and managing intense feelings.
Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels workable, then agree a plan that combines methods like CBT, mindfulness or DBT skills. This is a collaborative process and changes over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking. The online format can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a workday, avoid travel time and keep continuity when life is busy. It also allows practising CBT tasks and mindfulness exercises in day-to-day settings, with follow-up discussion in the next session. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor the approach to practical day-to-day problems without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, plus grief, sleep and anger issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and behavioural experiments.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years' experience working in agencies such as Relate and the National Health Service and in private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a senior accredited member of BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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