Vivienne Robertson
Experienced counsellor blending mindfulness and practical therapy
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About Vivienne
Vivienne Robertson offers a calm, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She brings three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She is skilled at working through relationship difficulties and helping people rebuild self-esteem.
Vivienne is a BACP member, which means she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's code of practice. She has worked in the NHS and with agencies such as Relate, and has run independent practice for many years.
Background and approach
Her work includes supporting people facing workplace stress, conflict and coaching for career challenges. She also has experience supporting frontline staff and services. Vivienne trained to a high level in mindfulness and holds a Master of Science, MSc, in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen.
She uses mindfulness alongside practical talking therapies to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Her clinical approach draws on client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural tools and techniques from dialectical behaviour therapy. She also uses EMDR methods and the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work when appropriate.
This mix lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs. Common concerns she supports include grief, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger and life changes such as separation. She also works on problems like abandonment, attachment and communication difficulties.
People looking for help are guided through a straightforward matching and booking process to begin work with her.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 30
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 3911
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Vivienne's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Vivienne works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and situation. That may mean combining mindfulness, CBT tools or relationship techniques depending on what comes up in early sessions.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy while managing work or family commitments, and supports practical tasks like reviewing worksheets or practising skills between meetings.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Other common areas include grief, sleep issues, anger and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is client-centred and practical, combining talking therapy with cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour techniques. Mindfulness practices and relationship-focused tools are used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has around 30 years of experience working in the NHS, with organisations such as Relate, and in independent practice.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a BACP member and works in the United Kingdom following the BACP Ethical Framework for good practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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