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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Vivienne
Counsellor, BACP, 3 years' experience. Vivienne James helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, low self-esteem and depression. She works with individual clients to talk through what is happening now and the practical steps they can try next.
Vivienne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety problems and relationship difficulties. She aims to create a straightforward space for clients to describe feelings and patterns. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, building everyday coping skills, and testing small changes between meetings.
She also supports people dealing with abandonment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life-purpose questions, midlife changes, narcissistic traits in others, panic attacks, self-love and workplace problems. Those topics can be worked on through practical conversations and agreed actions.
Vivienne’s way of working is collaborative and step-by-step. She asks about what is most pressing, suggests techniques to try, and reviews progress together. Clients can expect clear discussion of what was tried and what might come next.
Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. The cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Vivienne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and mood problems. One common approach focuses on recognising and changing unhelpful thinking patterns, helping people reduce worry and manage low mood by practising new ways of thinking and responding. This approach suits issues like generalized anxiety, depression and self-critical thinking.Another practical method concentrates on developing coping skills and behavioural experiments. That involves trying small, planned changes between sessions to test what helps, and then reviewing results with the therapist. This is useful for panic, avoidance, low motivation and workplace stress.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals, try techniques, and adapt based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to keep using.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals use online appointments to maintain continuity of care and to focus on practical skills that transfer into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques in a collaborative, step-by-step way, focusing on practical coping skills and reviewing what helps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.