- Guilt and shame
- Self-esteem work
- Workplace stress
About Vivienne
Vivienne James is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with guilt and shame and related concerns such as abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
Vivienne aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Sessions focus on what is worrying the person now and on small steps that feel manageable. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people notice options they may not have seen.
Her work tends to be practical and straightforward. Conversations explore how past experiences and current demands interact. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work on mood, panic, impulsivity and difficulties with self-worth.
Vivienne also supports people facing life transitions such as divorce, midlife change and workplace stress. She can help unpack feelings of isolation, control issues and questions about life purpose. The aim is to help people find clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day coping.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect three years of client work in the UK. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and check how costs and subscription terms apply.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Vivienne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts and behaviours influence feelings. One approach helps people spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and guilt, so they can try different responses in everyday situations. Another approach pays attention to emotions and how they show up in the body, helping people name feelings like shame and practice small ways to respond differently.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Vivienne treats this as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adjusts pace and focus as those needs become clearer over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and avoiding travel. Online work can make it easier to have a shorter check-in during a lunch break or to use audio-only if camera time feels difficult. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she help with?
She supports people dealing with guilt or shame linked to relationships, family matters, body image, work and life choices.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She talks through where the shame comes from and looks at small, manageable steps to change how it affects daily life.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.