- Focus on everyday steps
- Support for relationships
- Workplace wellbeing
About Vivienne
Vivienne James is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those dealing with family conflict, workplace strain and concerns about motivation. She welcomes straightforward conversations and offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to speak frankly about what is hard right now.
Vivienne trained and practised in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She focuses on listening closely and helping people identify small, practical steps that can ease pressure and build confidence. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, try new ways of coping and strengthen day-to-day routines.
In sessions she works collaboratively, setting goals together and checking progress as work continues. She encourages realistic changes, such as testing different ways of communicating in relationships or setting manageable boundaries at work. The emphasis is on what works for each person rather than one fixed method.
Vivienne pays attention to themes like abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people facing major transitions such as separation, midlife questions or changes in caregiving roles. Clients can expect practical discussion alongside space to process emotions.
Her approach is warm and direct. People looking for clearer priorities, steadier mood or improved self-belief will find a supportive ally. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and arrange sessions according to her availability.
Common therapeutic approaches and online working
Vivienne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in everyday life to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people notice what thinking patterns keep problems going and try alternative responses. Another approach focuses on building small routines and coping strategies to manage stress and workplace pressure; this is useful for improving energy, sleep and concentration.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will listen to current difficulties, discuss goals and try different ways of working together. Over a few sessions she will adapt methods to fit a person’s needs and preferences rather than insisting on a single style.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, take a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoid travel time. Online conversations can also allow steady progress on relationship skills, stress management and self-esteem work while fitting into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family difficulties. Additional areas include workplace issues, panic and mood concerns.
What is the general style of sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Vivienne aims to create a non-judgemental space and works collaboratively on small, achievable goals.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP, which is shown as her listed credential, and she practised in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.