Vicky Paterson, BACP

Vicky Paterson is a counsellor who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. She focuses on practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Vicky also supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self‑esteem and motivation.

Vicky works from the view that each person knows their own life best. She treats clients as collaborators, helping them spot patterns that keep problems going and test small changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action‑focused, with steps that can be used between meetings.

Her background includes four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. This provides a framework for practice and ethical standards she follows while working with people.

Vicky has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond core issues like anxiety and depression. These include attachment and abandonment worries, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and communication and commitment difficulties. She applies CBT techniques while adapting plans to an individual’s situation.

People who choose to work with Vicky can expect clear aims, regular review of progress and practical homework tasks when helpful. She encourages realistic goals and steady steps, rather than quick fixes. If you are considering support, she asks clients to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule sessions based on availability.

How CBT can work online and what to expect

Vicky uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other. CBT breaks problems into small, clear parts and tests practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and day‑to‑day challenges, then agree on techniques that suit your situation. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check‑ins when that is helpful and make it simpler to continue work while relocating or travelling. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged.