- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
About Vivienne
Vivienne Robertson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, practical approach to help people manage sleep problems alongside stress, anxiety and relationship strains. She draws on three decades of experience to offer calm, steady support for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Vivienne is a BACP member, which means she works within recognised professional standards for counselling in the United Kingdom.
She often begins by listening to what matters most to the client and then tries small, achievable steps that can make a difference quickly. Sessions may include coaching-style planning for daily routines, simple skills to reduce racing thoughts, and guided mindfulness practices from her MSc in Mindfulness Studies.
Her background includes long service with organisations such as Relate and the National Health Service, plus many years in private practice. That range of settings has shaped a flexible approach to practical problems like workplace stress, grief, and relationship conflict. Vivienne also brings experience supporting frontline staff and services.
Common issues she helps people with include sleep and rest difficulties, coping with life changes, self-esteem concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, and family-related strains. She also works with people dealing with abandonment, attachment or infidelity issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
People can expect straightforward, respectful conversation focused on what they want to change. The emphasis is on collaboration and finding approaches that fit busy lives, rather than lengthy theory or jargon.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Vivienne blends person-centred listening with practical methods that suit many common problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption by testing small behavioural changes. Mindfulness-based practice, informed by her Master of Science in Mindfulness Studies, teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce rumination and support calmer sleep and daily routines. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective communication, which can be useful for relationship strains and anger.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, challenges and preferences, and then agree a plan together. This collaborative process helps shape which methods are used and how sessions proceed over time.
Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find the convenience helps them keep momentum between meetings while still getting structured, practical help.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vivienne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and rest problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Vivienne uses a person-centred style that listens first and works collaboratively, combined with practical techniques from CBT, DBT and mindfulness when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has around 30 years of professional experience in counselling roles across organisations and private practice.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.