Therapeutic

Life Coach

in Bristol for

Individuals

& Couples

Helping you move beyond the "everyday juggle" to find a deeper sense of steadiness and potential.

Supporting hundreds of clients create meaningful change for over 10 years.

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When You’re High-Functioning, It’s Easy to Hide That You’re Stuck.

You keep going. You hold everything together. From the outside, your life looks like it’s working. But on the inside, it feels very different.

You might feel overwhelmed and stretched thin - caught in cycles of overthinking, second-guessing, or managing an inner critic that is louder than your successes. Or perhaps you’ve lost your motivation, your confidence, or your sense of direction.

You might be going through a big shift - personally or professionally - or you have a sense there’s more for you, but you can’t quite access it.

Sometimes, it’s simpler than that - you just don’t feel like yourself anymore.

Insight alone hasn’t shifted things.

You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and tried the "resets." You might even understand why you feel this way, but that understanding hasn't changed your day-to-day reality. This is where Therapeutic Coaching is different.

Therapeutic Coaching: Where Insight Meets Momentum

Traditional coaching helps you move forward - but often skips over what’s underneath. Traditional therapy helps you understand yourself - but can stay in the “insight” without creating change in your day-to-day life.

Therapeutic Coaching brings both together.

We take the time to understand what’s really going on -
what’s driving your thoughts, reactions, patterns, and decisions.

And then we work with it.

You move from simply being aware of what’s holding you back to being able to respond differently and move forward with clarity.

For some, this means finding calm where there has been constant anxiety.
For others, it’s building a confidence that feels real - not forced.
For many, it’s navigating change with a sense of steadiness and self-trust.

This isn’t just about talking things through. It’s about creating real, lasting change - so you can feel clear, confident, and able to move forward.

This Might Feel Familiar

If you recognise these patterns, you’re not alone:

Your inner critic is loud, despite your capability
You overthink decisions and struggle to trust yourself
You feel overwhelmed, reactive, or mentally exhausted
You’ve achieved success, but something still feels missing
You’re navigating change and feel unsure what comes next
You’re going through the motions without clear direction
The same patterns keep repeating in your relationships
You know what needs to change - but can’t seem to shift it

What Begins to Change

As our work unfolds, people begin to notice meaningful changes in how they think, feel, and move through their lives. These shifts often start small - responding differently in a conversation or feeling less controlled by an anxious thought - but they build into a deeper, more lasting change.

Clients often describe experiencing:

Greater calm and mental clarity
More confidence in their decisions
Freedom from the inner critic and persistent self-doubt
Healthier and more balanced relationship patterns
The ability to manage stress, anxiety, and overthinking
A clearer sense of direction and purpose
Greater emotional resilience and balance
The confidence to take steps they previously avoided

Hello, I’m Vivien.

A Therapeutic Coach in Bristol, supporting individuals and couples in person & online.

For over 10 years I’ve supported people who feel stuck - whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, relationship patterns, or a sense that something isn’t quite right.

One of the most common things I hear from clients is:
"I know something needs to change - I just don’t know how."

That’s exactly where this work begins.

My work brings together two things:

The space to understand yourself more deeply
The tools to move forward differently

Everything is tailored to you - your patterns, your experiences, and what you need.

My approach draws on coaching, therapy, neuroscience, psychology, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness - integrated in a way that’s practical, grounded, and designed for real life.

The Journey: How We Work Together

Your experiences are unique, but our work follows a natural arc from insight to real-world change:

Understand What’s Happening

We explore what’s brought you here - bringing clarity to what’s been feeling confusing or overwhelming.
Get Clear on What You Want

We define what actually matters to you - across life, work, and relationships.
Identify What's Getting In the Way

We uncover the patterns, beliefs, and habits holding you back.
Develop New Ways Forwards

You learn practical, evidence-based ways to think, respond, and move forward differently.
Creating Lasting Change

New patterns begin to take hold - leading to meaningful, real-world change.

What Clients Say

“I came to Vivien at a point where I felt completely stuck about my next step in life. Our sessions gave me space to think properly and understand what was really driving my indecision. Vivien has a wonderful ability to ask the right questions while also offering practical insight. I left each session feeling lighter and clearer, and over time I found the confidence to make decisions I had been avoiding for years.”

Laura H., Senior Project Manager
“I’ve done therapy, coaching, mindfulness - nothing touched the root like this. Vivien helped me understand what was actually happening in my mind and body. I now set boundaries more comfortably and feel much steadier in situations that used to trigger a lot of anxiety. It's been life-changing.”

Priya M., HR Director
“I came to Vivien burnt out, overwhelmed, and convinced something was wrong with me. Vivien helped me slow down, understand what was driving that pattern, and develop ways to approach things differently. Over time I’ve become much calmer and more intentional in how I make decisions and structure my life. I wish I’d found Vivien years ago!"

Hannah C., Marketing Consultant & Mum of 2
“As a GP, I knew the science of stress - but I couldn’t apply it to myself. I was constantly braced, waking up with a knot in my chest, and overthinking every interaction. Vivien helped me connect that knowledge with what was actually happening in my day-to-day experience. My internal world now feels much calmer and kinder, and I approach situations with far more perspective. Thank you so much Vivien!”

Emma R., GP & Mum of 2
“I was sceptical at first, but working with Vivien helped me see patterns I’d been stuck in for years. Gradually things started to shift. I no longer start the day in survival mode, and I’m much clearer in how I think and make decisions.”

Ben K., Entrepreneur
Vivien is the best! She taught me so much and I am forever grateful. I can honestly say I feel calm and peaceful most of my days. I now live without fear and from a place of gratitude and excitement. Cannot recommend this woman enough!

Amelia B, Business Owner & Single Mum of 1
“When I started with Vivien, I couldn’t see a way out of the stress cycle I was in. I’d switched jobs twice thinking things would get better, but the anxiety always followed me. For the first time, I feel in control of my mind - not the other way around. I’m sleeping better, making clearer decisions, and feeling hopeful again.”

Liz R., Head of Innovation, Recently Returned from Maternity Leave
“I highly recommend Vivien - she brought me through a tough transitional period with a huge amount of support, compassion and practical advice. By the end of my first session, Vivien had created a pathway to helping build a better mindset with practical tools that I continue to practice today. In short, Vivien is awesome, a positive force and a brilliant guide towards a better future.”

Sam B, Marketing Manager
"Our work together helped me see patterns in my relationships that I had never really understood before. Vivien creates a space that feels thoughtful and non-judgemental, which made it much easier to talk openly about difficult things. At the same time, the sessions were always practical and forward-moving. I’ve noticed real changes in how I communicate and how I handle difficult conversations."

James R., Business Owner & Dad of 2
"Working with Vivien gave us space to slow down and actually hear each other properly for the first time in a long time. We’d fallen into the same arguments over and over again and couldn’t seem to break the pattern. Vivien helped us understand what was really happening underneath those conversations and gave us practical ways to communicate differently. Things feel much calmer between us now, and we handle disagreements in a much more constructive way.

James & Laura
"We came to Vivien at a point where we felt quite distant from each other and weren’t sure how to get back on track. The sessions helped us understand each other’s perspectives in a way we hadn’t managed on our own. Vivien created a space where both of us felt heard, and we began to see the patterns that were keeping us stuck. It helped us reconnect and feel like we were working as a team again."

Sophie & Daniel
"What stood out about working with Vivien was the balance between insight and practical tools. We didn’t just talk about problems — we learned ways to approach conversations differently and understand what was driving our reactions. That’s made a real difference in everyday life. Our relationship feels much more stable and supportive now."

Anna & Mark

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