About me
Hi, I'm Fiona - thanks for checking my profile. I currently have a few spaces for new clients face-to-face in Hoylake or online, and can offer fortnightly sessions if preferred. Contact me for a no-obligation online chat.
Is Anxiety Ruining Your Life?
Is daily life overwhelming right now? Are you struggling to switch off and relax? Maybe your brain is stuck on a loop, battling negative thoughts and 'what ifs' in the middle of the night? Anxiety and depression might be making everything feel flat, damaging your relationships, or affecting your performance at work?
How Counselling Can Help
Counselling gives you dedicated space to explore your worries - to help silence that inner critic that says you're failing. It can support you in prioritising self-care, preventing burnout and stopping that anxiety spiral. By identifying and working through the root causes of your worries, counselling really helps to reduce your anxiety and lets you get on with life.
My Personal Experience
I've been there myself and I understand how overwhelming life can feel. Therapy helped me process the trauma behind my anxiety, and working through my issues with a kind, skilled therapist totally transformed my life. So I completely empathise with clients who feel stressed and overwhelmed; if that sounds like you, I can help you feel more settled and less anxious.
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients
I work with a wide range of clients, but I specialise in supporting neurodivergent clients, particularly autism and ADHD. As someone diagnosed late with ADHD and autistic traits, I understand the challenges being neurodivergent can bring. Whether it's getting a better understanding of how your brain functions, learning how to work with your strengths or managing the limitations (lost keys, forgotten birthdays, rejection sensitivity etc), I can help.
If you are hitting perimenopause, you might be experiencing an extra level of anxiety and frustration. It can destroy your sleep, your self-esteem, family relationships, and daily functioning; you might feel that you are losing your mind at times! I can help you to find breathing space and restore some balance in your life. While HRT can reduce physical symptoms, good therapy can help you to take back control of your life.
Get in touch with me for a free 20 minute online consultation - let's start talking.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Level 7 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Liverpool John Moores University.
My approach is person-centred, you are in control, we go at your pace, and I am there to support you safely at each stage. I am experienced in supporting clients who have survived coercive controlling relationships, who have had traumatic childhood experiences, or simply struggle with difficult family relationships.
I am an IFS Trained therapist and have completed the official IFS UK Level 1 training course. Internal Family Systems can be really effective when working with trauma and distressing memories.
I am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which uses ‘tapping’ to support clients with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk and phobias. This can provide quick relief from distressing symptoms in a short space of time, or allow you to work safely through traumatic memories without becoming overwhelmed.
I have also trained in Rewind Trauma Therapy, which can be a fast way to process intrusive flashbacks, memories and PTSD.
I am qualified to provide counselling via email - this is something that can help if you find it hard to sit in a room with a counsellor, need more time to process your thoughts, or struggle to find a regular time for sessions.
I am committed to continuing professional development and invest heavily in the development of my knowledge and experience.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also provide therapy via email counselling.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a discounted rate for trainee counsellors.
I offer a 90 minute session at a slightly discounted rate, which can be really helpful for in-depth trauma work, using IFS.
Fees are payable 48 hours in advance of each session.
When I work
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Further information
I believe that understanding your experiences can be empowering, and for some people, learning more about what they’re going through can support recovery and help them feel more in control. I sometimes share websites, videos, podcasts or books that I think might be interesting. This is not 'homework', and there’s never any pressure to use them. Many clients tell me they find these resources supportive, but it’s completely up to you whether you’d like to explore them.
