Fiona Small

NCPS

United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor focusing on change

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At a glance

Credentials

NCPS

Registration

NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS20-01887

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Client-centred care
   • CBT techniques

   About Fiona

   Fiona Small is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Fiona aims to make it easier to talk about painful experiences and motivation struggles without judgement.

   She creates a calm space where clients can share their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps that suit each person. Fiona listens closely to what matters most and helps clients notice patterns in thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

   Her work draws on client-centred therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix helps when someone wants to change a habit, manage worry, or rebuild confidence after loss or trauma. Mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques are also used where they might help relaxation and focus.

   Fiona pays attention to relationship strains and life transitions. She supports people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue and issues around attachment or communication. The aim is to make day-to-day life easier and more manageable.

   Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and pace. Fiona emphasises collaboration - clients set the goals and she helps them move towards those goals. Starting therapy is seen as a step-by-step process rather than a one-off fix.

2. How Fiona’s approaches translate to online work

   Fiona uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build commitment. This approach focuses on listening, asking gentle questions and supporting a person’s motivation rather than telling them what to do.
   
   She also draws on client-centred therapy, which means sessions are guided by the client’s priorities and pace. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection so people can better understand their feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.
   
   Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Fiona will discuss goals and preferences and together with the client decide which methods make sense. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful.
   
   The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular contact and to try exercises between sessions. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

   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

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Fiona work with?

   Fiona helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation issues. She also supports those facing trauma, grief and relationship strain.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to set small goals and build changes over time.

   What experience does she bring?

   She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship difficulties.

   What credentials and region apply?

   She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

   How are sessions delivered?

   The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

   How much do sessions cost?

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

   How do I begin working with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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