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Petra Vidal, BACP

Petra Vidal is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Petra

Petra Vidal is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She offers straightforward support for those facing relationship strain, grief, eating concerns, bipolar mood shifts and the effects of trauma and abuse. Petra uses a calm, non-judgemental approach to help people take practical steps forward.

With three years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Petra focuses on building trust quickly.

Background and approach

Sessions are a place to talk honestly about what feels hard and to try new ways of coping. She encourages small changes that add up over time. Her work often addresses deeper themes such as abandonment, attachment issues and family of origin problems.

She also supports people struggling with feelings of emptiness, dissociation, guilt and shame. These topics are explored at a pace that suits each person. Petra combines person-centred listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and moments of mindfulness.

She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and test kinder ways of thinking and acting. Conversations are grounded and aimed at real-life improvement. People meet with Petra online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and books according to the therapists availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402139	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Petra combines approaches online

Petra uses client-centred therapy to create a listening space where people feel heard and can speak without judgement. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of difficult feelings, build trust and find direction at their own pace.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and recurring worry by practising small, practical changes between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. Petra will ask about needs, goals and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques to fit the person. The collaboration helps shape sessions that match current priorities and strengths.

Online therapy with Petra can be done by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Petra help with?

Petra helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, relationship strain and career or life changes.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her work blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural strategies and mindfulness. Sessions focus on open conversation and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Petra has three years of professional counselling experience. That time includes supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. The variety allows for shorter check-ins or longer conversations as needed.

How does the cost and payment work?

Sessions use a subscription model and the cost varies with location and therapist availability. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

What is the process to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.