Fiona Waddle, BACP
Fiona Waddle is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who trained to postgraduate diploma level and holds a BA (Hons).
About Fiona
Fiona Waddle is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who trained to postgraduate diploma level and holds a BA (Hons). She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of experience working in hospice care, a wellbeing clinic and independent practice. Fiona helps people facing relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma and abuse, grief and parenting strains.
She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Conversations are paced to each person's needs and aim to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Fiona emphasises listening, warmth and steady support in sessions. Her work is person-centred at its core.
She combines that base with trauma-focused techniques and mindfulness to help people process painful experiences and reduce overwhelming emotions. Solution-focused methods are used when clients want practical steps to cope and move forward. Fiona has delivered therapeutic groupwork with a national UK charity for people affected by domestic abuse, alongside her individual practice.
She keeps supervision and ongoing training central to her work, and continues to develop her skills in related approaches. Her background in Fine Art and community participatory work informs a flexible, creative outlook in therapy. Outside work she enjoys walking with her adopted rescue greyhound and spending time with family and friends.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
← Browse all counsellorsRegistration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375306 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Fiona lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Fiona names
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Fiona draws on trauma-focused work to help people make sense of distressing experiences and to reduce the intensity of overwhelming memories or feelings. This approach is used alongside person-centred practice, which places the client's experience at the heart of sessions and values listening, empathy and respect. Mindfulness techniques are also used to develop present-moment coping skills and calmer reactions to stress.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Fiona will discuss what matters to the client, try different ways of working and adapt methods to fit individual goals and preferences. Together they plan a path that balances emotional processing with practical steps for day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for more in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or to fit a short break at work. Live chat and text work well for quick check-ins, reflective writing and for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options help therapy fit around family life, work and travel while keeping the focus on progress and accessibility.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues can be brought to therapy?
Fiona works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges and coping with life changes. She also addresses related difficulties such as attachment issues, body image, codependency and family problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is person-centred and collaborative, with a calm, listening approach. Practical tools from mindfulness and solution-focused work are added when helpful.
What is Fiona's clinical background?
She trained to postgraduate diploma level and has seven years' experience working in hospices, a wellbeing clinic and independent practice. She has also run groupwork for a national charity supporting people affected by domestic abuse.
What professional credentials and where does she practise?
Fiona is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. Fiona does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Fiona?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.