IN BRISTOL & ONLINE

Therapeutic Coaching for Individuals & Couples.

Blending therapeutic insight, real-world tools and the momentum of coaching to help you get unstuck.

INDIVIDUALS
COUPLES

It’s time for things to feel different.

Perhaps you recognise yourself…

Individuals

  • You overthink everything and finding it hard to switch off

  • You have a harsh inner voice that tells you you’re not doing enough or getting it right.

  • You procrastinate then feel frustrated when you don’t get things done.

  • You feel overwhelmed by relatively ordinary decisions.

  • You second-guess yourself and look to other people for reassurance.

  • You catastrophise - your mind quickly jumping to everything that could go wrong.

  • You feel anxious even when, on paper, everything is okay.

  • You feel a loss of motivation or sense of what you want

  • You feel as though the same patterns keep showing up in different jobs, friendships or relationships.

Couples:

  • You keep getting stuck in the same arguments and can’t seem to break the pattern.

  • Communication has become difficult, defensive or easily misunderstood.

  • You feel emotionally distant, disconnected or more like housemates than partners.

  • You’re struggling to balance your relationship with work, children, family or other demands.

  • One or both of you feels unheard, unappreciated or taken for granted.

  • You want different things, or you’re struggling to agree on important decisions about the future.

  • Stress, anxiety, anger or other personal difficulties are affecting the relationship.

  • You want to bring more warmth, appreciation, affection or fun back into the relationship.

  • Your relationship isn’t necessarily in crisis - you just know it could feel better than it does now.

Insight alone hasn’t shifted things.

You may have read the books, listened to the podcasts, and tried different ways to make things better. You might even understand why you feel the way you do. But knowing why doesn’t always change how you feel - or what happens when real life takes over.

That’s where Therapeutic Coaching comes in.

Therapeutic Coaching: Where Insight Meets Momentum

The space to understand yourself more deeply. The tools to move forwards differently.

Therapeutic Coaching brings together the depth and curiosity of therapy with the practical, forward-looking nature of coaching.

We’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface - the experiences, beliefs and patterns shaping how you think, feel and relate. But understanding is only part of the work.

Then we’ll look at what matters to you, what might be getting in the way, and practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and emotions, change unhelpful patterns and move towards the life or relationship you want.

So the work isn’t only about understanding why you are where you are. It’s about getting clearer on where you want to go - and creating meaningful change in how you get there.

  • For some, this means finding calm where there has been constant anxiety or overwhelm.

  • For others, it’s building a confidence that feels real - not forced.

  • And for couples, it may be understanding each other, communicating better and feeling closer again.

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.

Hello, I’m Vivien.

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

For over 10 years I’ve supported individuals and couples 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.

Read more about my background

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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What Begins to Change

As our work unfolds, people begin to notice meaningful changes in how they think, feel, and move through their lives and relationships.

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

  • Greater connection and balance in their relationships

  • Freedom from the inner critic and persistent self-doubt

  • Healthier and more balanced relationship patterns

  • The ability to manage stress, anxiety, and overthinking

  • Greater ability to have effective conversations

  • Greater emotional resilience and balance

  • The confidence to take steps they previously avoided

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The First Step is Simply a Conversation

If this resonates, let’s start with a simple, low-pressure conversation. No hard sell - just space to explore what’s going on and whether this feels like the right next step for you.

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