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Fiona Platts

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Fiona Platts

BACP

Supportive counsellor for grief and trauma

  • 3 years' experience
  • Based in United Kingdom
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Client-centred
  • Trauma-focused
  • Existential

About Fiona

Fiona Platts is a counsellor who works in a warm, client-focused way. She uses simple, practical conversations to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and depression. Fiona meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels comfortable for them.

She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to put the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. She also uses Existential Therapy to help people make sense of life changes and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting daily life. These approaches are applied flexibly to match each person’s needs.

Clients bring a wide range of concerns, including parenting strain, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, body image and blended family issues. Fiona also works with anger, low self-esteem, communication and commitment problems, and the effects of abuse or domestic violence. She aims to help people find clearer choices and small, practical steps forward.

Fiona is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years of client work experience. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Fiona uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time and adapts her approach to the goals and preferences of each person.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Fiona’s approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection so people can explore their feelings and make their own choices. This approach is useful for worries about relationships, low self-esteem and grief.

Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how painful events affect daily life now and helps people develop ways to manage those effects. It aims to reduce distress and increase coping with symptoms that follow trauma or abuse.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working. Together you will choose methods and a pace that suit your needs and what you want to change.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins, quieter conversations when needed, or sessions that avoid travel. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency and make therapy part of everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Fiona works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and depression. She also supports people with trauma, abuse recovery and caregiver or parenting stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centred and collaborative, focusing on the person’s experience and choices. She moves at a pace that feels comfortable and adapts methods to each person.

What relevant experience does she have?

She has three years of direct client work experience in private practice and online settings. That background includes helping people with trauma, grief and anxiety.

What credentials and region are associated with this counsellor?

Fiona is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact cost varies with location and the therapist’s scheduling structure.

How do I start a course of counselling?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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