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I’m Vivienne, a Bristol based therapist who also works online. I have a friendly, gentle and conscientious approach. I understand that it can be difficult to speak about very personal thoughts and feelings and I create a space that feels safe to do this. To me, it’s important to have this kind of safety to help us work through what might be going on for you.    As a queer woman with a mixed heritage background, I work in a way that looks at how the different identities you might hold can impact you.  

​​I am a qualified Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working with adults on either a who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relationships, sexuality, identity and loss. I have specific experience working with childhood trauma, sexuality, LGBTQ+ identities and neurodiversity.  I am interested in your unique experience. I offer a safe, open, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which you will feel supported to explore what is concerning you.  I have three years experience working for an LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing charity in which I supported individuals with their mental health and facilitated social wellbeing groups. I will work with you towards

Dr Christopher Whiteley:  Consultant clinical psychologist:   Drawing on a range of tried and tested psychological approaches I offer clients a tailored and effective way to achieve the changes that enhance day-to-day life and develop the flexibility to move forward, being open to the possibilities ahead.

I believe that in the right environment we remain whole, uninhibited and naturally driven towards the fulfilment of our desires and potential. Often other people’s agendas, anxiety and painful events in our lives can separate us from this forward motion and better judgement. This can manifest mentally, bodily, emotionally and even dynamically in our careers, habits and close relationships. Creating the right environment together; I work with clients to take an honest look at those emotions and dynamics, putting the unwanted ones back where they belong and ultimately helping my clients get back on track.

PLUS is a private therapy practice run by Veronica Victor offering online* therapy sessions tailored to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. PLUS is an acronym for People Loving, Uniting & Surviving but it also stands for the expanse of possibilities yet unknown, like the + in LGBTQIA+. PLUS is: Queer identified Community focused Neuro-affirmative Sex positive Kink and fetish informed Disability informed Anti-racist Body positive Non-pathologising *PLUS Psychotherapy provides online therapy via Google Meet

My approach is collaborative. I work relationally with clients towards creating long lasting changes and provide a space for the client to explore personal and relational concerns in a secure and non-judgemental environment.  Together, we will investigate current challenges or deep-seated issues which may present as a difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions, feelings of being estranged from needs, or a sense of being stuck. We will work towards new experiences in behaviour, thoughts and emotions. 

I’m a qualified therapist working online, supporting adults facing anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, bereavement, low self-esteem, racism and discrimination, complex trauma, stress and sex and relationship problems – and I’m confident that, together, we can find a way forward.       I identify as a gay man.                                                                                                     

Finding it difficult to get through the day? Wondering what the point is? Feeling overwhelmed? ​Facing challenges. Sometimes it’s helpful to talk stuff through with a counsellor.  Things can start to make more sense when you’re able to share them. ​I offer a warm non-judgemental space where you can feel confident you will be heard.