Fiona Platts

Fiona Platts is a counsellor who uses a person-focused way of working to help people cope with anger, stress and relationship strain. She holds BACP accreditation, and approaches conversations in a straightforward, supportive manner. Her aim is to help clients notice new options and find practical ways forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Fiona draws on Client-Centred and Existential approaches to keep sessions grounded in the client's experience. She listens for what matters most and uses Trauma-Focused methods when past events are affecting day-to-day life. The work can include talking through painful memories, practising ways to manage strong emotions, and spotting patterns that keep problems repeating.

She has three years of experience working with issues such as anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue and parenting pressures. Fiona also supports people dealing with family of origin difficulties, blended family challenges, body image and caregiver stress. Her background includes both face-to-face practice and online work in the UK.

Sessions are shaped around each person's goals and limits. Fiona emphasises collaboration - clients set the pace and the topics. She aims to make steps feel doable, whether the focus is coping strategies, rebuilding confidence, or mending patterns in important relationships.

People who want practical, empathetic support for anger and related concerns are invited to consider whether her way of working feels like a fit. The first steps are simple and designed to match therapy to real life demands.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Fiona uses Client-Centred Therapy to centre conversations on what matters most to the individual. That means the client’s concerns lead the session and the counsellor offers reflective listening, questions and gentle guidance to help people make sense of their feelings.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy where past harmful events continue to cause distress. This approach aims to reduce the hold of traumatic memories by working through them carefully and building coping skills to manage strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fiona will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose which methods to try. This collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust the pace and focus as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around family, work and travel commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and for speaking without needing to travel to a clinic. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide what setup will best support your goals.