Fiona Wetherell, BACP

Fiona Wetherell is a qualified counsellor who brings eight years of focused experience to her work. She has spent significant time supporting men, women and children at a rape crisis centre, and has also provided counselling in women’s refuges for those affected by domestic abuse. These roles have shaped a compassionate, trauma-aware approach to therapy that centres the needs of each person.

Trained in an integrative way, Fiona draws on a range of theories to tailor her work to the individual. She places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, believing it allows clients to explore troubling thoughts and feelings in a contained and supportive setting. By gently examining early life experiences she helps clients understand the origins of patterns of behaviour and consider routes to change.

Fiona aims to offer warmth, empathy and a non-judgmental space where clients can make sense of their emotions. Sessions are normally 45 minutes, and she maintains a flexible schedule so clients can choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly meetings. Her practice is focused on helping people feel properly heard and understood as they work toward their goals.

Integrative and trauma-aware approaches for online support

Fiona uses an integrative approach that blends theories and techniques to fit each person's needs. This means she can draw on different methods to address patterns of thinking and behaviour and tailor sessions to concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships or the effects of abuse. In practice the integrative stance helps people work on practical coping strategies alongside deeper reflection on how past experiences shape present responses.

Alongside integrative work, Fiona’s experience with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse informs a trauma-aware way of working. This focuses on helping clients understand how difficult events have affected them and on building a pace of work that feels manageable and respectful.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Fiona works with each person to identify what fits their goals, needs and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging - make it easier to access therapy around work, family and daily life. These formats offer flexibility and consistent contact with a registered professional, supporting continuity of care even when attending in person is difficult.