Petra Vidal, BACP

Petra Vidal is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, challenges with motivation, struggles around self-esteem and confidence, and episodes of depression. Petra focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be voiced and explored at a comfortable pace.

Recognising that reaching out for support takes courage, Petra offers steady encouragement and practical collaboration to help clients move toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach aims to help individuals clarify what matters to them, build motivation, and develop strategies to manage difficult emotions. Petra supports each person through the early steps of therapy and beyond, tailoring the process to their needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Petra draws on client-centered work to place the person, not the problem, at the centre of therapy. This approach prioritises empathy and active listening so individuals can explore their own values, build self-esteem, and regain motivation at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it is practical for addressing anxiety, low mood, and patterns that undermine confidence. Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Petra works collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about methods and pacing are made together so the work feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with Petra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.