- CBT focused
- Practical steps
- Goal oriented
About Vicky
Vicky Paterson is a counsellor who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She works with clients on relationship concerns, trauma and self-esteem. Vicky writes plainly and focuses on practical steps that clients can try between sessions.
Vicky has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She believes people know their own story and brings a collaborative attitude to sessions. Her aim is to support and encourage small, steady changes that make daily life easier.
In sessions she breaks issues down into manageable parts. She helps clients spot patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Then she and the client try different strategies to shift those patterns and test what works in real life.
Vicky also supports people dealing with more specific concerns linked to mental health and life stress. These include abandonment worries, attachment challenges, communication problems, body image and caregiver stress. She has experience with chronic illness and ageing related issues as well.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She focuses on what can be done now and on building skills for the future. People are invited to set goals and pace the work to fit their needs.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist's schedule and availability.
How CBT translates to online therapy
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then try different actions to change them. It often uses simple exercises and short experiments between sessions to test what changes feel helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress. This makes CBT well suited to online work where homework and progress can be reviewed together.The therapist also focuses on practical problem solving and clear goal setting. That approach is useful for relationship strain, self-esteem work and coping after trauma because it keeps sessions focused on steps a person can take. Vicky will work with each person to decide which techniques to try and how quickly to progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Vicky will collaborate with clients to match methods to their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the work as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps most.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It also lets people keep a consistent series of sessions even when life circumstances change.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Vicky work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vicky has four years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.