- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Self esteem support
- Stress and trauma
About Vicky
Vicky Paterson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression. Vicky also supports people dealing with a wide range of related problems such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Vicky describes people as the experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps they can use in day-to-day life. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice patterns of thought and behaviour that maintain difficult feelings. Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable goals rather than abstract theory.
Her approach is straightforward and goal oriented. She will work through what matters most to the client, suggest simple exercises to try between sessions, and review progress regularly. Conversations usually cover current problems and how past experiences shape current responses.
Vicky has experience helping people with relationship concerns including communication and commitment issues, and with challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. She also works with those facing long-term health concerns, cancer, chronic pain and the stresses of caregiving.
Sessions are offered in English and Vicky accepts international clients. The practical aim is to give people clearer ways to manage guilt, shame, low mood and anxiety that arise from relationships, past hurts or ongoing pressures.
How CBT shapes online sessions
Vicky works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours influence each other. CBT uses structured conversations and short practical exercises to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful patterns and lift mood. It suits concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems and guilt or shame linked to current situations.She views deciding what method to use as a collaborative process. The therapist and client check what the person needs, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans together as progress is reviewed. That means sessions can shift focus over time if different tools are more helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can be easier to fit into a busy day and can make it simpler to keep short, regular appointments or to use quieter surroundings. Working this way can let people practise exercises between sessions and bring real-life situations into therapy without lengthy travel.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that keep guilt or shame active. Work often includes practical exercises to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a BACP counsellor with four years of professional experience working in mental health and counselling settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.