Vivienne Robertson, BACP

Vivienne Robertson brings three decades of professional experience to work with individuals, couples, families, and frontline staff across both public and private settings. She has worked within organisations such as Relate and the National Health Service and has extensive experience in private practice supporting people through relationship challenges, workplace pressure, and significant life changes.

As a senior accredited member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Vivienne practices in line with recognised ethical standards and frameworks for good practice. Her training includes a Master of Science (MSc) in Mindfulness Studies from the University of Aberdeen, which informs a calm, reflective approach to therapy and coaching.

Vivienne specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, communication and control problems, infidelity, and the pressures faced by first responders. In addition to couple work and relationship therapy, she offers workplace coaching to address conflict and professional stress.

Known for a compassionate, practical style, Vivienne combines evidence-informed methods with a client-focused stance to help clients explore options, build coping skills, and pursue clearer direction in their personal and relational lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Vivienne Robertson uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where the client's own perspective guides the pace and focus of work - this approach helps people build self-understanding, resilience, and clearer priorities. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which explores links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. For couples and relationship work, Vivienne integrates elements of the Gottman Method to address communication patterns and rebuild connection in practical, skills-based ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. Vivienne works collaboratively with each person or couple to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors sessions so approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life. These options support continuity of care, allow access from different locations, and give clients the choice of the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with registered professionals and therapists.