Counsellor profile
Fiona Austin, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety relief
See online counselling options- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Client-centred
About Fiona
Counsellor Fiona Austin is a BACP member with 20 years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety and overwhelm and the related problems they bring, such as relationship strain, sleep difficulties and low motivation.
Fiona keeps sessions practical. She helps people identify what is driving repeated patterns and then looks at simple steps to change them. Sessions often include work on self-esteem and confidence, drawing out existing strengths and positive memories as resources.
Her approach blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness. That means she listens to what matters most to the person and then introduces ways of noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. She may also use hypnotherapy and existential thinking where these fit the person’s aims.
Fiona frames problems in everyday terms. She talks about how the past sits with the present, and how to reduce things that trigger ongoing stress. The focus is on practical change and on making day-to-day life feel easier, not on reliving past events for their own sake.
She offers sessions in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. People who choose to work with her will be asked about what they want to change, and she will help set clear, achievable steps to move forward.
Approaches used in online counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical steps and behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and tackle procrastination. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It supports building confidence by identifying strengths and good memories to draw on. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions so stress and mood are easier to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will explore your goals and preferences and then suggest which methods could help most. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the sessions progress.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins, or sessions without video if that suits the person better. Registered or accredited professionals can offer ways to make remote sessions practical for everyday life without promising particular formats.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and overwhelm and related issues such as relationship problems, sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her work blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices. She may also include existential ideas and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 20 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and related concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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