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Vivienne James

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Vivienne James

BACP

BACP counsellor - stress and relationships

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Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Life purpose concerns

About Vivienne

Vivienne James is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, low self-esteem and depression. Vivienne also lists life purpose and midlife concerns among her areas of focus.

She helps clients talk through what feels stuck and what matters most now. Sessions are conversational and practical. Vivienne pays attention to patterns that keep people anxious or stuck, and she looks for small changes that can make a difference day to day.

Her approach aims to make worries easier to manage and to help people feel steadier in their relationships and work. Vivienne discusses coping strategies, ways to build confidence, and how to address feelings such as guilt, shame or isolation. She also supports people dealing with difficult life changes like divorce or the stress of caregiving.

Vivienne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on what clients want to achieve. She works collaboratively to set goals and test what helps in real life. Conversations include practical steps as well as reflection on thoughts and emotions.

Clients can expect straightforward feedback, gentle challenge when needed, and attention to how daily habits affect mood and motivation. Vivienne asks about current pressures and practical constraints, and she includes that information when planning sessions.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 408352

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Vivienne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and find direction. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence mood and behaviour and help people test new ways of thinking. Behavioural techniques focus on practical actions - building routines, gradual exposure to feared situations, and small experiments that change how someone feels day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vivienne treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss options with clients, matching methods to their goals, current pressures and personal preferences. Together they try strategies and adapt them based on what helps most in everyday life.

The practical benefits of doing this work online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to keep continuity during life changes, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients join from wherever they are based in the UK.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem and depression. Additional areas listed include life purpose, midlife crisis, body image and workplace issues.

How does she approach someone who feels stuck?

Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on patterns that maintain distress and on testing small, achievable changes. She works collaboratively to set goals and review progress.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with anxiety, relationship and mood concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located in the UK.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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