Vivienne Robertson, BACP
Vivienne Robertson is a counsellor with three decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +9 more
About Vivienne
Vivienne Robertson is a counsellor with three decades of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and depression. She draws on practical, person-focused methods to help people talk through relationship issues, grief, sleep problems and the strains of everyday life. Vivienne works with adults who want clear tools and steady support during difficult times.
She trained to a high standard and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists among her professional credentials.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with NHS services, Relate and in independent practice, where she worked with individuals, couples and frontline staff in pressured roles. Vivienne uses a mix of client-centred listening and structured approaches such as cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness. She also draws on dialectical skills and EMDR where appropriate, and uses Gottman principles for relationship conversations.
Sessions focus on practical steps, mood management and improving communication skills. Her MSc in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen informs breath-based and attention-focused exercises she offers. Many clients come for help with coping during life changes, sorting out relationship conflicts, or managing guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness.
Therapy often includes agreed short-term goals and simple exercises to practise between meetings. Vivienne aims to make therapy straightforward and usable, so people can apply what they learn to everyday pressures and long-term recovery.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 3911 | 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 Vivienne works with
Everything Vivienne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Vivienne lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses mindfulness-based techniques from her MSc to help with stress and emotional regulation. Mindfulness exercises are short attention practices and breathing work that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during tough moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person’s concerns, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps make sessions more useful from the start.
Online therapy can be arranged by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text can fit quick check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care while fitting therapy around work, family or shift patterns.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Vivienne commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other concerns include grief, sleep problems, anger and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with structured techniques such as CBT and mindfulness. The work balances practical exercises with reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience from NHS roles, Relate and independent practice. That background includes supporting frontline staff and people in pressured jobs.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats allow different ways to connect depending on need.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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