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Fiona Austin, BACP

Fiona Austin is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and overwhelm.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders
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About Fiona

Fiona Austin is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and overwhelm. She speaks plainly and aims to make the present feel more manageable so clients can move forward. Fiona works with practical problems that affect day-to-day life, such as sleeping difficulties, low motivation and relationship strain.

Her approach begins by finding what underlies a person’s difficulties. Sessions often focus on clearing away the immediate blocks so the next steps become clearer.

Background and approach

Fiona also spends time building self-esteem and confidence by identifying strengths and good memories people can draw on. She uses a mix of talking-based methods and practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Some sessions involve exploring values and meaning, while others use step-by-step work to shift thoughts and behaviours.

Hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools may be included when these suit the client’s goals. Fiona has been practising for 20 years and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with adults facing career change, parenting pressures, grief, trauma and relationship challenges.

Her style is straightforward and adaptable to each person’s needs. People who come to Fiona often want help with control issues, communication problems, intimacy and midlife questions. She aims to translate the past into perspective and to help people shape a future that feels lighter and more purposeful.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387383	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Fiona names

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Therapeutic approaches for online change

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and explores what matters to them so they can make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practise different ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Fiona will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try approaches that fit the person and the problem. That means the therapy plan can change as progress is made and different tools become more helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction without travel. Phone sessions can be useful for shorter check-ins or if bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written exchanges or need therapy at different times of day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Fiona help with?

Fiona helps with stress, anxiety and overwhelm as well as related problems like sleeping troubles, low motivation, relationship strain and depression.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational, combining talking with hands-on techniques to shift thoughts, behaviours and feelings.

How long has she practised?

She has twenty years of experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, career change and parenting pressures.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

Fiona is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.