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Vicky Paterson, BACP

Vicky Paterson uses a practical, goal-focused approach to help people manage stress and anxiety.

About Vicky

Vicky Paterson uses a practical, goal-focused approach to help people manage stress and anxiety. She works in straightforward language and focuses on small, doable steps that can change day-to-day life. Vicky identifies strengths clients already have and builds on them to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.

She has four years of experience working with people who are struggling with depression and with the effects of trauma and abuse. Vicky also supports those facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, and motivation problems.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and attachment difficulties. Vicky uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. She guides people to try different ways of thinking and behaving, then notices what helps.

Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative, not full of jargon. People meet in ways that suit them - video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Vicky accepts international clients and carries out sessions in English.

She works from the United Kingdom and follows BACP guidance in her practice. Her style is supportive and straightforward. She asks clear questions, suggests manageable tasks between sessions, and checks progress together.

This approach helps people make steady changes without feeling rushed.

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BACP	403850	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Vicky lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Vicky names

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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How CBT and online sessions work together

Vicky uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people notice how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. CBT offers clear exercises and simple experiments to test new ways of thinking. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and patterns that cause relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try techniques that match the person’s needs. Progress is checked together and methods are adapted if something does not fit.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or want steady, flexible contact. These options make it easier to attend from different locations and to schedule appointments around work or caring commitments.

Frequently asked

What sort of problems does Vicky help with?

She helps people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Vicky uses a practical, collaborative style rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying manageable changes between meetings.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has four years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, mood and relationship concerns. That experience informs how she adapts tools to individual needs.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as a professional credential. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and can arrange sessions across time zones in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.