Vicky Paterson

Vicky Paterson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Vicky helps clients who feel stuck, unsure of next steps, or struggling to find motivation after a life change.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and small, practical changes in day-to-day routines. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on noticing patterns that keep problems repeating. Vicky talks through how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, then works with clients to test new ways of coping.

She also supports people dealing with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, body image and caregiver stress. Vicky is familiar with challenges linked to chronic illness, ageing, autism and complex personality presentations, and will address how these factors interact with mood and relationships.

Vicky treats people as collaborators in the work. She asks practical questions, listens to each person’s priorities and agrees on small goals to work towards. Her style is direct and focused on what can be changed now, rather than on abstract theory.

For those unsure how to begin, she guides the first steps and helps set up a plan for follow-up sessions. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. The site matching process is used to book a first appointment.

How Vicky uses CBT in online sessions

Vicky uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT sessions are practical and task-focused, with clear strategies to try between meetings. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties, where identifying small steps can reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vicky discusses options with each person and chooses techniques that fit their goals and preferences. She treats clients as collaborators and adjusts methods based on what is helpful in practice.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a therapist when you are in a different country. Vicky will discuss practical arrangements and help match the session style to the client’s routine and needs.