Counsellor profile
Fiona Hughes, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and life changes
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About Fiona
Fiona Hughes is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Fiona helps people talk through what is happening now and what they want to change. She focuses on practical steps and conversations that help with everyday problems like worry, low mood and loneliness. She also supports people dealing with loss, shifting relationships and questions about life purpose or self-worth.
Her work is person-focused and guided by what each person brings to sessions. She adapts pace and topics to suit the individual, and discusses options rather than imposing a fixed plan. The emphasis is on clear, manageable goals and small changes that can make a difference day to day.
Fiona draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address social anxiety, phobia and patterns that maintain worry or low mood. She also includes space to consider forgiveness, self-love and rebuilding connections when isolation has been an issue. The approach aims to reduce immediate distress while building practical coping skills.
People are invited to clarify what they want from counselling at the start. Fiona outlines how sessions will run and what to expect, then reviews progress as work continues. To begin, prospective clients use the online counselling options button and follow the short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Fiona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. Cognitive-style approaches look at thinking patterns that keep anxiety and low mood going and introduce practical exercises to change those patterns. Behavioural techniques focus on gradual steps to face social anxiety or phobias and to rebuild everyday routines that support mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Fiona will discuss different methods, listen to what you prefer, and suggest approaches that match your goals and life circumstances. Decisions about focus and pace are made collaboratively as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online counselling, confirm the exact session formats before booking as current options are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel. They also make it possible to continue sessions when circumstances make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which format best suits your needs during the initial matching and booking steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as forgiveness and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and practical, using evidence-based techniques and conversational work to set manageable goals and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults in counselling settings.
Which professional body is she part of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients make appointments?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.