Vivienne Robertson , BACP

Vivienne Robertson brings more than 25 years of experience working across public and private settings, including roles with Relate and the National Health Service, as well as extensive private practice supporting individuals and couples. She combines long-standing agency work with one-to-one practice to address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

She is a senior accredited member of BACP, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in line with The Ethical Framework for Good Practice. Her clinical background is supported by a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen, which informs her thoughtful, presence-focused approach to therapy.

Vivienne works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression, and she has substantial experience with couple and relationship issues. She also supports clients dealing with workplace stress, conflict, and coaching needs, and has worked with frontline staff and services. Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, and life transitions. Known for blending practical skills with compassionate listening, she aims to help clients build coping strategies, improve communication, and find clearer direction in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Vivienne Robertson draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental listening and helps people explore their own values and goals to build self-understanding and resilience. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. DBT provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Vivienne collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive to what the client brings.

Online therapy with Vivienne can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, while tailoring the format to what feels most comfortable for the client.