Fiona Austin

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and mindfulness
• Self esteem work

About Fiona

Fiona Austin works with stress, anxiety and feelings of overwhelm, helping people uncover what lies beneath these problems and take practical steps forward. She uses conversation, reflection and focused techniques to reduce immediate distress and support change. Fiona is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 20 years of experience.

Fiona often links sleep problems, procrastination and low motivation to underlying anxiety and stress. She helps people spot patterns in their thoughts and behaviour, and then tries out small changes to improve daily functioning. Sessions also look at relationship concerns that arise from stress, such as communication difficulties and intimacy worries.

Work on self-esteem and confidence is a common strand. Fiona draws on a person-centred outlook to identify personal resources and recall positive memories that can strengthen resilience. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking and reactions in the moment.

Her practice covers a wide range of life pressures, including career questions, parenting concerns and coping with separation or midlife transitions. Fiona also pays attention to attachment issues, control problems and isolation when these affect wellbeing.

People who come to Fiona can expect direct, clear sessions that combine reflective listening with practical steps. Conversations aim to put past experiences in perspective while focusing on improving the present and planning a different future. There is an option to meet in person or online via her own website if contact is needed outside this directory.

How Fiona uses therapeutic approaches in remote sessions

Fiona draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people name their own goals; this approach helps when someone needs time to make sense of feelings and decide what matters next. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and provides practical techniques for reducing worry and improving sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Fiona will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and will suggest ways of working that fit your needs. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you progress.

The biography indicates she meets in person or online via her website, so check the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow work to continue if you are living abroad, since international clients are accepted.

Topics Fiona lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Self-esteem
• Coaching
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Fiona

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are central areas of practice and are often linked to sleeping problems and procrastination.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, existential approaches, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience as a counsellor and is a member of the BACP.

Where is she based?

She practises in the United Kingdom and may offer meetings through her website.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography mentions meeting in person or online via the therapist's website; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.