- Trauma support
- Relationship issues
- 45 minute sessions
About Fiona
Fiona Wetherell is a BACP counsellor with eight years of experience in the United Kingdom. She has worked extensively at a rape crisis centre and in women’s refuges, supporting people affected by sexual assault and domestic abuse. Fiona focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression.
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on several therapeutic theories so she can adapt her style to what helps each person most. Fiona places a high value on the working relationship and on helping people feel heard and understood. Sessions are normally 45 minutes long.
In practice she helps people look back at early life experiences to find patterns that influence current thoughts and behaviour. That process can make it easier to see where change is possible and to try different ways of responding to difficult feelings. Fiona is open to weekly, fortnightly or monthly bookings depending on what suits the person.
Her background includes one-to-one counselling with survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, and work with children who have been affected by those experiences. That history informs how she works with trauma, safety and building trust in session. Fiona also supports people dealing with relationship issues, grief, body image and concerns such as abandonment or attachment difficulties.
She works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. The practical set-up aims to be flexible so that sessions can fit around study, work or other commitments.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Fiona’s work is described as integrative, which means she blends different evidence-based techniques to suit the person. One common strand is a trauma-informed way of working that helps people process distressing events, understand reactions such as dissociation, and build trust in the counselling relationship.Another element involves looking at attachment and early relationships to understand patterns in current friendships and partnerships. That approach helps when people feel stuck in repeated relationship struggles or struggle with abandonment fears.
Finding the right method usually happens together. Fiona will discuss options, try approaches in session, and adjust the way she works to fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. It is a collaborative process rather than a fixed programme.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Many people find remote work helpful because it can fit around study or jobs, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep appointments during busy weeks. If a different rhythm is helpful, she offers flexible scheduling such as weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions to suit life commitments.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. Additional concerns include attachment, body image and family problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach and draws on different theories to suit the person. The relationship in sessions is central and she focuses on listening and understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience that includes work at a rape crisis centre and in women’s refuges. Those roles involved supporting people after sexual assault and domestic abuse.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown as supplied.
Which languages are offered and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Pricing details will depend on the chosen subscription level.
How do I get started?
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