- Person-centred focus
- Acceptance and ACT ideas
- Solution-focused work
About Fiona
Fiona Scotland is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years' experience. She works with adults across the adult life span on everyday problems and more complex difficulties. Areas she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bereavement and anger.
She describes her base as person-centred counselling combined with an integrative, neuro-affirming stance. That means conversations start with what matters to the person and build on their own strengths. Fiona helps people untangle their story so they can choose different ways of responding.
In practice she uses a mix of approaches. Some work focuses on practical thinking and behaviour changes. Other sessions draw on mindful attention and acceptance-based ideas. Solution-focused tools are used when people want clear short-term goals.
Clients often bring work-related stresses, life changes, grief, relationship strain or struggles with attention and neurodiversity. Fiona also supports those dealing with parenting strain, addictions, sexual intimacy concerns and medical or caregiving stress.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal oriented when that helps, and reflective when people need to make sense of their past. She encourages small, manageable steps and clearer communication habits. People who prefer a collaborative, respectful conversational approach may find this style helpful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their priorities. It is useful for long-standing worries, low mood and anger that feels stuck.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. This approach helps people make sense of their story and decide what they want to change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical tasks to try between sessions, such as testing unhelpful thoughts and changing small behaviours. It is helpful for anxiety, sleep problems and stress related to work or relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying something and adjusting it if it does not fit.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which online or in-person options are offered. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to make counselling easier to schedule and sustain.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bereavement, anger and related life changes. The profile lists many additional areas such as ADHD, addictions and grief.
How would she approach my anger issues?
Her work blends person-centred conversation with acceptance and practical techniques. That means talking through what triggers anger and trying small changes in thinking and behaviour.
What is her experience with clients?
She has ten years' experience working in a range of organisations including NHS, employee assistance programmes and charities. That background informs her practical approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English. Check any time zone or regulatory considerations before booking.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list explicit delivery options. The site booking flow will show what is offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of arranging an initial appointment.