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About Vicky
Vicky Paterson uses a straightforward, goal-focused approach to help people who are feeling overwhelmed. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Vicky encourages people to build on their strengths and take practical steps towards change in everyday life.
Vicky holds BACP registration, which is listed as her professional credential. She has four years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom and takes a collaborative stance in sessions. She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and aims to support them as they make choices about next steps.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using structured conversations to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems in place. Together with the client she looks for small, manageable changes that can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve how people relate to others.
Vicky also brings experience across a wide range of related concerns, including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She uses that background to tailor sessions to each person’s situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Vicky uses clear language, short-term goals, and regular check-ins to measure progress. She aims to help people find ways to cope better day to day and to feel more confident about their next steps.
How CBT translates to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing them with small experiments. It often involves setting clear, practical goals and trying out new ways of thinking or acting between sessions, which can fit well into daily life.Vicky also uses straightforward, collaborative conversations to help people understand patterns that keep stress and low mood in place. This approach helps when addressing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and the impact of trauma by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Vicky works together with each person to decide what methods to try first, based on goals, preferences and how things are going. This means plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and other commitments, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets busy. They also let people choose quieter times or shorter meetings when that helps engagement.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vicky help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as body image and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear conversation and short-term goals to help people make manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Vicky has four years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does she hold?
She is registered with BACP, which is listed as her provided credential.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.