Vivienne Robertson

BACP

United Kingdom

Practical, goal-focused counselling and support

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 3911

Experience

30 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Mindfulness based
   • Relationship focus

   About Vivienne

   Vivienne Robertson is a counsellor who draws on Motivational Interviewing alongside other practical approaches to help people make meaningful changes. She has three decades of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on the next steps a person can take.

   She has worked across services such as Relate and the National Health Service, and has extensive private practice experience supporting individuals and couples. Her background includes work with frontline staff and workplace stress, and she brings that practical experience into her consultations.

   Vivienne is a BACP member, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also completed a Master of Science in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen, and uses mindfulness ideas alongside talking therapies where helpful.

   Her approach mixes client-centred listening with structured methods such as cognitive behavioural ideas and dialectical behaviour techniques. She also draws on eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing when it fits a person’s goals. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills and rebuilding confidence.

   People come to her for a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy and relationship strains, family and blended family issues, feelings of emptiness or shame, anger, sleeping problems and help with life changes. She aims to make the work practical and achievable, one step at a time.

2. Approaches that translate well to online sessions

   Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses a collaborative conversation to find personal motivations and practical next steps, which can work well in one-to-one sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood, helping build trust and clarity over time. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches skills to manage anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with listening and then introducing structured exercises if they suit the client.
   
   The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use strategies and homework tasks between sessions, so progress can continue outside the appointment.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   30+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Vivienne usually help with?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus areas such as grief, intimacy, sleep problems and life transitions.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Sessions combine Motivational Interviewing with client-centred listening and structured tools from CBT and DBT to set practical goals and build coping skills.

   What relevant background does she bring to sessions?

   She has around 30 years of experience working in services such as Relate and the NHS, plus extensive private practice work with individuals and couples.

   What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?

   She is a BACP member, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

   How does cost work for sessions?

   Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I start working with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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