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Vicky Paterson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Vicky Paterson uses practical talk-based therapy to help people manage stress and anxiety. She offers clear, goal-focused sessions that aim to make day-to-day life easier. Vicky is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Her work also covers related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and communication problems.

Background and approach

Vicky supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, cancer-related stress and aging issues. Vicky draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. She uses straightforward techniques in sessions so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

Progress is practical and paced to each person’s needs. Her style is collaborative and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths.

Vicky focuses on small, achievable changes that add up over time. Sessions can suit people who want structured tools and clear steps to feel steadier day-to-day. Conversations cover current problems, past influences and practical strategies to reduce distress.

Vicky supports clients as they set goals and try out new approaches in everyday life.

How CBT and online sessions work together

Vicky primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours influence each other. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties by teaching clearer thinking and problem-solving skills.

The choice of approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan to suit the client’s needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client’s experience guides which tools are used.

Online therapy offers flexibility so sessions fit around work, family and daily life. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. Many people find these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to apply skills in real time.
What concerns does Vicky help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus many related areas such as body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Vicky works in a practical, collaborative way using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to link thoughts, feelings and actions and to develop coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Vicky?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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