Vivienne Robertson, BACP

Senior UK therapist specializing in relationships

Relationship counseling
Stress and anxiety
Mindfulness-informed therapy

About Vivienne Robertson

Vivienne Robertson is a senior accredited member of BACP with 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and frontline staff across agencies and private practice. She has worked within organisations such as Relate and the National Health Service and has extensive experience offering workplace coaching, conflict support, and relationship therapy. Her background blends agency work and private practice, enabling a flexible approach to issues that include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions.

Vivienne practices within the Ethical Framework for Good Practice and brings a calm, evidence-informed style shaped by a Master of Science (MSc) in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen. The MSc gave her focused training in mindfulness-based approaches that complement her work with coping, sleeping difficulties, anger, and intimacy-related concerns. She is skilled at addressing attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, communication and control problems, and the emotional impact of divorce, infidelity, guilt, and shame.

Drawing on client-centered methods alongside cognitive and behavioural techniques and couple-focused work, she provides tailored support for people seeking clearer communication, greater self-esteem, or practical strategies to manage everyday pressures. Vivienne offers therapeutic coaching and clinical care informed by decades of practice in community and health settings.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGrief Intimacy-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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vivienne Robertson have?

She has 30 years of professional experience working in agencies, the National Health Service, and private practice.

Is Vivienne Robertson a registered therapist?

Yes. She is a senior accredited member of BACP, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Vivienne Robertson provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Vivienne Robertson located?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Vivienne Robertson as my therapist?

You can work with Vivienne Robertson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vivienne Robertson work with international clients?

Vivienne Robertson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vivienne Robertson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Vivienne Robertson draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where a person’s own goals and insights guide the work, which can help with self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns. CBT is a structured approach that explores the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

For couple work she uses principles from the Gottman Method to help partners improve communication, reduce conflict cycles, and rebuild trust through practical exercises and dialogue techniques. Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process; Vivienne works collaboratively with each person or couple to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or frontline roles. Registered professionals can offer consistent, focused support without the need to travel, making it easier to attend sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and use brief coaching or check-ins when situations are urgent or evolving.

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