Vicky Paterson, BACP
Vicky Paterson is a counsellor who uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Vicky
Vicky Paterson is a counsellor who uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She works in the United Kingdom and supports people who are struggling with relationship strains, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. Vicky speaks English and accepts international clients for online work.
Vicky views each person as the expert on their own life. She aims to build a straightforward, respectful space where people can talk about what is difficult.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can start to feel more in control day to day. Her work draws on CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and to try new ways of coping. That approach is paired with steady support as people practise different skills between sessions.
Expect an emphasis on simple exercises, short-term goals and checking progress together. Vicky has around four years of professional experience and lists a range of additional concerns she can address. These include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, communication problems and commitment worries among others.
People come with different starting points and goals, so Vicky adapts the pace and focus to each person. She encourages practical adjustments that fit everyday life. The aim is to help people build habits that support better mood, clearer thinking and stronger relationships over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403850 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Vicky works with
Everything Vicky lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Vicky lists
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Online support
The right approach is worked out together. Vicky will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. That makes it a collaborative process where the plan can change as progress is made and needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Chat and messaging allow flexible, ongoing contact and can suit people who prefer writing or need to fit therapy around a busy day. These options make it easier to access therapy across time zones and from different locations, while keeping schedules and daily routines in mind.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Vicky help with?
Vicky supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with a wide range of related issues such as body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and conversational, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new coping strategies. Sessions aim to set short-term goals and practice simple exercises between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has about four years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns including anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues. Her practice focuses on helping people make steady, manageable changes.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person best.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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