Fiona Chapman

Counsellor and Supervisor, Reg.MBACP (Accred)

Stanmore, HA7 3DZ

About me

Life can present challenges and changes that might feel overwhelming and hard to deal with. Sometimes it is difficult to cope and events and life cycles can make us feel differently about the world we inhabit or force us into situations that we struggle to be in or get out of.

I hope that I can help to provide an opportunity for you to explore where you are and what troubles you, in a way that is non-judgemental, safe and confidential.

Working through difficulties can be uncomfortable and challenging and insightful and fulfilling. Helping to create an honest and trusting relationship with you is crucial to helping with whatever you bring to counselling and to allow you to feel respected and heard.

Clients that I have worked with have said they have gained a sense of self-awareness through the counselling process, that has helped them to understand their difficulties. They have gained awareness of how sometimes past and present events or influences have shaped their view of themselves and others. The opportunity to talk through struggles and difficulties has allowed them to look at the possibilities of a better life for them and for those around them.

Counselling is an opportunity to review, heal and repair and I would work in a way that is manageable and feasible for you.

The first counselling session as an opportunity for you to decide whether you feel comfortable working with me and for me to find out if I might be the right person to help you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor and hold a postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling. This means that I use a variety of approaches to my work, such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Relational, Psychodynamic and Person-Centred/Humanistic and Transpersonal.

I have also obtained a Diploma in Integrative and Transpersonal Supervision and see trainee and qualified counsellors on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

I have worked extensively as a counselling therapist, mental health practitioner and support adviser in Education, Hospital and Therapy agency settings. I have worked with clients from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds, ages and life experiences. I have specific experience and training in dealing with anxiety and depression and trauma, domestic abuse and using applied suicide intervention skills.