Counsellor profile
Vicky Paterson, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- CBT approaches
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Vicky
Counsellor and BACP member Vicky Paterson has four years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She offers short, direct sessions that focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Vicky works in the United Kingdom and sees people in English, including international clients when arrangements allow.
Vicky uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She helps clients spot patterns that heighten worry or low mood, then tries out small, manageable changes in daily life. Sessions are straightforward and aim to build skills that can be used after counselling finishes.
Her background includes four years of practice in counselling settings in the UK. She holds BACP membership, which is listed as her credential. Vicky draws on that experience when she supports people through acute stress, long-term anxiety, or recovery after abuse.
Vicky also works with a broad range of related concerns, such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. Where a presenting issue needs a different kind of care, she helps people consider other options and next steps. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical, repeatable actions.
People who choose to meet her can expect plain language, goal-focused work and a steady pace. The initial contact asks about what matters most and how sessions might fit into everyday life. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before the first appointment.
How CBT is used in online counselling
Vicky works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people break patterns that feed anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviour by testing new ways of thinking and acting.CBT is useful for stress, anxiety and depression, and for some relationship difficulties. It often involves setting small tasks between sessions, trying new habits, and reviewing what helped and what did not. This makes it practical for people who want clear steps to follow.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Vicky will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest ways of working that fit those aims. She treats the process as a collaboration and adjusts methods as understanding grows.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can join from different locations if international arrangements are agreed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical strategies between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
Her listed credential is BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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