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Fiona Small

Fiona Small

NCPS

United Kingdom

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Calm, practical support for anxious moments

  • NCPS credential
  • Client-centred care
  • Focus on anxiety

About Fiona

Fiona Small is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential and spends her time helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem and depression. Fiona aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful events and difficult feelings. Conversations often begin with what matters most now and small, practical goals for the next session. Fiona uses a mix of talking therapies and practical exercises to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

Fiona commonly works with clients facing relationship strain, grief, compassion fatigue and challenges following trauma or abuse. She also supports people with issues around body image, attachment and life direction. Sessions balance reflection about past experiences with steps to improve daily functioning.

Her approach draws on client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices. She also uses hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing when these fit a client’s needs and preferences. The aim is to match methods to what a person finds helpful rather than using a single technique for everyone.

Fiona welcomes conversations about hospice, end-of-life concerns and other complex situations with sensitivity. She encourages anyone thinking about therapy to take the first step and reach out for an initial conversation about their goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Fiona draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make their own choices about change. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help with stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Fiona works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Sessions often start with what matters most now, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made or priorities shift.

Session format details were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. It also allows for short check-ins when a quick review would help, and for using mindfulness or cognitive techniques as part of regular home practice.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Fiona commonly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and self‑esteem problems, and also supports those coping with trauma, grief and relationship difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Fiona offers a calm, non-judgemental space and combines listening with practical exercises so clients can try new coping strategies between sessions.

How much professional experience does she have?

Fiona has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom as stated in her biography.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients according to the information provided.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Fiona?

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