Vicky Paterson

Vicky Paterson is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-informed talking work to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She holds a BACP credential, and she speaks English. Vicky presents a calm, straightforward manner and focuses on small, achievable steps that people can use between sessions.

Vicky believes that each person knows their own story best. She aims to help people spot strengths they already have and use those strengths to meet the challenges they face. Her sessions tend to be focused and goal-oriented, with clear ideas for what to try next rather than long, open-ended conversations.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using practical exercises to shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. That work often includes planning small behavioural experiments, practising new ways of coping, and checking what actually helps in day-to-day life. Vicky explains ideas in plain language and keeps tasks realistically sized so they fit into busy routines.

Across four years of professional practice she has worked with people affected by a wide range of concerns. These include issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with cancer-related distress and ageing and geriatric matters.

Vicky asks people to be curious about what changes might help and supports them to try those changes. She encourages straightforward plans, steady progress, and reflection on what works. To start, she guides clients through a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to availability.

How CBT and practical talking work translate online

Vicky uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down unhelpful thoughts and habits into concrete parts. CBT sessions often involve identifying patterns, testing ideas in everyday life, and practising new coping strategies to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She focuses on simple, doable tasks between sessions such as small behavioural experiments or thought records. These exercises help people measure what changes actually make a difference in their daily routine and build confidence gradually.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and how you like to work, and will help decide which techniques to try first. That choice is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoids travel time, and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt CBT exercises for remote sessions so the work still focuses on practical change rather than long chats.