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Fiona Platts, BACP

Fiona Platts is a counsellor who uses client-centred, existential and trauma-focused approaches to guide people through difficult life moments.

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About Fiona

Fiona Platts is a counsellor who uses client-centred, existential and trauma-focused approaches to guide people through difficult life moments. She aims to create a calm space where clients set the pace and decide what matters most in sessions. Fiona keeps language direct and practical so conversations feel clear and approachable.

She has three years of practical experience working with people in both independent practice and online. That work has included supporting those coping with trauma and sexual abuse, stress and anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression.

Background and approach

Fiona adapts each session to the person's needs rather than following a fixed formula. In sessions she listens for what matters to the individual and helps them notice different ways of seeing their situation. That might mean naming feelings, testing new responses, or thinking about values and choices.

The aim is to help people find practical steps that fit their life. Fiona works with concerns such as family and parenting strain, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence. She also supports people with career stress, low self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394746	December 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

Everything Fiona lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Fiona names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said and helps them make their own choices. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk things through and to build confidence in their own decisions.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values and the choices people face. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty or uncertain about direction in life by encouraging honest reflection and practical choices that match what matters to them.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impact of traumatic events and on steps to reduce their ongoing effects. The work is paced to the individual and aims to help people feel more able to manage memories, triggers and the day-to-day effects of past harm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options, listen to the client’s goals and try different ways of working until a good fit is found. Decisions about pace, focus and techniques are made together so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to get support. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins possible and can fit around work or caring responsibilities. These options make therapy more accessible while keeping the focus on the person’s needs and progress.

Frequently asked

What issues does Fiona commonly help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as well as relationship and family-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centred and practical, emphasising listening, validation and helping people find their own solutions.

What background does she have?

She has three years of direct counselling experience, working in independent practice and in online settings.

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

She is registered 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.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are used for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are costs and starting steps handled?

Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.