Vivienne Cobden UKCP FPC (WPF) MBACP

About me

There is no such thing as a small, stupid or insignificant problem. In the 22 years I have been practising, I have learned that we are all individual & our problems cause us distress. For some, simply being heard, perhaps for the first time is enough, others seek change.

That old metaphor "one can't see the wood for the trees" is so true. When we are entrenched within our own thoughts, and our problems seem insurmountable, we often cannot see the wider picture, or an alternative path. We stumble along bumping into the same obstacles time and time again, with no
idea how to navigate a different path


. As your counsellor, I will endeavour to help you understand how your problems arose and most importantly, how together, we can work towards finding a happier, clearer path.

My own journey began when I had personal therapy to help with many years of unhappiness, anxiety and discontent. These feelings confused me as there were no obvious reasons why I should feel this way.

With the aid of my counsellor I was able to recognise how my thoughts, which I experienced as facts, were affecting my moods, behaviour and relationships with others.

Research shows that rather than the model of counselling practised, it is the relationship between the counsellor and client that determines the success of the counselling. I sincerely believe this, and therefore work to the best of my ability to provide an accepting, non judgemental, respectful environment, in which trust can develop.