Vivienne Robertson, BACP

Vivienne Robertson brings three decades of experience working across public and private settings, including roles with Relate and the National Health Service, alongside extensive private practice supporting individuals and couples.

She is a senior accredited member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and holds an MSc in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen. She works within the Ethical Framework for Good Practice, applying professional standards to her clinical work.

Vivienne has developed particular expertise in helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and she has substantial experience with couple and relationship difficulties. Her practice also covers workplace stress, conflict, and coaching, with specific work supporting frontline staff and services.

Whether clients are seeking help for everyday pressures, relationship repair, or support navigating change, Vivienne blends her training and years of practice to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care tailored to each person and couple.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Vivienne uses client-centered therapy to create a non-judgmental, empathic space where clients lead the pace and focus of work - this approach helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity to cope. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. For couples, Vivienne integrates elements of the Gottman Method to address communication patterns and rebuild connection in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Vivienne works collaboratively with each person or couple to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexible ways to engage with a registered professional. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity when circumstances change, and access consistent support from a qualified therapist regardless of location within the United Kingdom.