Counsellor profile
Vivienne James, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Vivienne
Counsellor Vivienne James is a BACP member with three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions focus on immediate problems and practical ways to cope day to day.
Vivienne keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to the issue you bring and helps you talk it through. Conversations look at patterns that keep problems going and small changes that can make life easier. This often includes looking at thoughts, feelings and behaviours around difficult moments.
She has worked with people facing abandonment concerns, body image struggles, caregiver stress, control difficulties, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness and questions about life purpose. Mood disorders, panic attacks, narcissism-related issues, self-love and workplace problems are also part of her experience.
In the room she aims for clear, practical steps alongside space to express what is hard. She will help you notice what is not working and try different ways of responding. Sessions can include short exercises, reflective talking and planning for changes between sessions.
Vivienne explains her BACP membership as part of her professional standing in the UK. If you want to know more about how she works or which session format she currently offers, confirm the options before booking so you have the most up to date information.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Vivienne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage distress and make concrete changes. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and low mood going. This method suits people who want practical ways to reduce panic, worry or negative self-talk.Another approach looks at relationship patterns and how past experiences affect current reactions. It helps when problems recur in close relationships or when someone struggles with trust, boundaries or feeling overlooked. Both approaches are brief and action-oriented, aimed at producing small, useful shifts between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change as needs evolve.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are used. Please confirm the available formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online counselling can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups without taking extra time off work.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as panic attacks and workplace issues.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She focuses on talking through patterns and trying small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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