- 30 years experience
- Mindfulness MSc
- BACP member
About Vivienne
Vivienne Robertson is a counsellor who draws on client-centred and evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She brings three decades of clinical experience and practical problem-solving to conversations about work and wellbeing. Vivienne uses straightforward language and a calm style to help people find clearer ways forward.
She has worked in agencies such as Relate and within the National Health Service, and has extensive private practice experience supporting individuals and couples. Her background includes work with frontline staff and services, and a focus on workplace stress, conflict and coaching. Vivienne holds a Master of Science, MSc, in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen and is a BACP member, which is listed as BACP.
In sessions she combines client-centred listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness. She also draws on techniques associated with dialectical behaviour work, EMDR and the Gottman Method when they may help address specific issues. This mix supports work on low mood, sleep problems, anger and difficulties around intimacy and communication.
Vivienne regularly supports people dealing with grief, life changes, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and challenges linked to abandonment or attachment. She also offers help with blended family issues, separation and the aftermath of infidelity. Her approach aims to be practical and collaborative, with coaching-style support when people wish to change patterns at work or in relationships.
People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Vivienne’s approaches translate to online work
Vivienne commonly uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness in her practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and helping people find their own solutions, which can suit conversations about work stress and relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns, helpful for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Mindfulness-based methods teach simple attention and breathing practices that many people find useful for stress and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences and the issue at hand before suggesting a path. That may mean trying different techniques for a few sessions to see what fits best, and making adjustments as needs change.
For practical matters, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a working day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it easier to include brief coaching-style sessions focused on workplace challenges or to use guided mindfulness exercises between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Vivienne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and work-related strain. She also helps with relationship issues, grief, sleep problems and anger.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are client-centred and conversational, with practical tools from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches. The work can include structured exercises as well as reflective listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 30 years of experience working in agencies such as Relate, the National Health Service and in private practice supporting individuals and couples.
What professional credentials are listed?
Vivienne is a BACP member, shown as BACP, and she holds an MSc in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and cancellations handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.