Welcome
Hello and welcome. My name is Fiona and I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering individuals, over 18 years of age, long or short-term counselling working either face to face through ‘walk and talk’ sessions out in nature, online or by telephone.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences are welcomed and supported. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, pain, relationship difficulties, self identity exploration or life transitions, I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and resilience. Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you.
Types of therapy sessions
Walk and Talk Therapy offers an alternative to the traditional therapy room setting by taking sessions outdoors, walking side by side in nature. Walk and talk counselling is a therapeutic approach that blends traditional talking therapy with the physical and psychological benefits of walking outdoors.
For some walking side by side can feel less intimidating than sitting face-to-face in a therapy room. It can help us access emotions, memories, and ideas in a way that feels less pressured than traditional talk therapy. The physical activity can boost serotonin and endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers. It can also help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and stimulates creative thinking. Being physically present and aware of your surroundings can help us to open up more freely and think more clearly. This can support mindfulness, reduce overwhelm, and improve emotional regulation.
The pace of our walk is entirely guided by your needs. We might slow down, pause the conversation, speed up, or choose to sit for a while. The rhythm of walking often mirrors the emotions or story being shared—sometimes fast and intense, other times gentle and calm—always led by what feels right for you in the moment.
The setting I work in includes accessible paths suitable for wheelchair users, though conditions may vary with the weather or the number of people present. If needed, we can move to a quieter, more secluded seating area. Mobility scooters are available for hire, and accessible facilities are on-site. Please feel welcome to discuss any access requirements during our initial consultation so we can ensure the experience is as comfortable and supportive as possible.
An increasingly popular option for those who can’t make face-to-face counselling sessions is telephone/online counselling. Even though we’re not in the same room, I can still help you to explore how you’re feeling, understand what you are going through and support you to make changes in your life if you need to.
Sometimes people choose online or phone counselling appointments because it’s easier for them to access or fits with their lifestyle or working hours better. It also means they’re not restricted to finding a therapist who is based near them, it allows you to attend a session from the comfort of your own home and can provide some level of anonymity which some people find less daunting.
Who I work with
I offer a welcoming and supportive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences feel safe and free from judgment.
I offer support with a wide range of difficulties including:
- Grief and Loss
- Sleeping difficulties
- Stress and Burnout
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Low Mood
- Low Self Esteem
- Perinatal matters
- Menopause
- Relationship difficulties
- Attachment issues
- Sexuality
- Gender
- Disability
- Pain and somatic issues
- Life changes such as a new job, parenthood, moving house, retirement, starting university etc.
- Self exploration – understanding yourself better
My background and philosophy
Over the past twenty years I have worked in various professional roles including as an adults social worker and a special educational needs officer for Local Authorities supporting individuals and their families through difficult times, helping them to find solutions to their challenges and to improve outcomes in their lives.
These experiences have strengthened my core values that include fairness and equality, compassion, integrity and collaboration. My personal beliefs centre around the essential need for everyone to be seen, heard and valued. These experiences have led me to retrain as a counsellor allowing me to be able to offer clients more time and greater personalised support.
I work as an integrative counsellor/ psychotherapist. This means that I provide talking therapy that combines elements from different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each client. I recognise that no single therapeutic approach works for everyone, so I draw from various psychological theories and techniques to create a more flexible and personalised approach depending on your personality, issues, and preferences.
My aim is to meet you where you are at and to understand your unique experiences and challenges. Through this we can work alongside each other at a pace that suits you to begin to explore your thoughts and behaviours, understand your emotions and/or find practical strategies for coping with those difficulties.
I hope you come away from our sessions feeling as if you’ve been truly heard and understood and, through this are able to move towards your goals and gain empowerment over your own wellbeing.
It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens, how confusions that seem irremediable turn into relatively clear flowing streams when one is heard.
Rodgers 1980
Next Steps / Fees
I offer individuals, over 18 years of age, long or short-term counselling working either face to face through ‘walk and talk’ sessions out in nature or online through zoom or by telephone.
I understand that committing to therapy can be a daunting prospect. So, to make sure I’m the right person for you I offer a free consultation. This is an informal phone call of around 20 minutes to give us the opportunity to talk a little about your needs, the way I work and to check that our schedules fit.
Following our initial conversation, I provide 50-minute counselling sessions at a rate of £60.
If you’re interested in counselling and psychotherapy with me, please get in touch via email, and we can arrange an initial consultation. I want you to feel confident in your choice to start sessions with me, so there’s no obligation to book a follow-on session if it doesn’t feel right for you.
Sessions / Fees
I offer individuals, over 18 years of age, long or short-term counselling.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are run either face-to-face through ‘walk and talk’ sessions out in nature, or online through zoom or by telephone.
Initial Consultation
Free
I understand that committing to therapy can be a daunting prospect. So, to make sure I’m the right person for you I offer an informal phone call of around 20 minutes to give us the opportunity to talk a little about your needs, the way I work and to check that our schedules fit.
Walk & Talk Session
£60
Walk and Talk therapy is when, instead of sitting in front of a therapist in a traditional therapy room setting, the session takes place outdoors walking side by side in nature.
Online / Telephone Session
£60
An increasingly popular option for those who can’t make face-to-face counselling sessions is video conference/chat counselling.