- Practical coping skills
- Person centred
- Evidence based
About Fiona
Fiona Hazelden is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, grief or low self-esteem. Fiona aims to make the first steps into therapy easier by being respectful, sensitive and compassionate in sessions.
Her way of working is practical and person-centred. She listens to the details of what is troubling someone and then tailors the conversation and plan to match their needs. Sessions focus on building coping skills, restoring confidence and finding ways to manage difficult emotions day to day.
Fiona has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and codependency. She also supports those facing life changes, career worries, chronic illness and carer stress. This range of experience helps her adapt methods to different concerns.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions rather than a one-size-fits-all model. The goal is to help people notice patterns, try new ways of relating to themselves and others, and develop clearer choices in stressful moments.
People who choose Fiona can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through. She encourages collaboration on goals and regular review of progress so work stays relevant to what matters most to each person.
Approaches that shape online work
Fiona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer self-understanding. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches ways to manage anxiety, low mood and stress through breathing, grounding and activity planning. This helps people regain routine and reduce overwhelm.Another frequent strand is trauma-informed conversation that helps people make sense of painful events and reduce their day-to-day impact. This involves pacing the work, noticing triggers and building strategies to stay present and regulated when memories arise.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Fiona will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and check in regularly to see what is helping. The plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant to changing needs.
Check which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people join from different time zones when international arrangements are needed.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Fiona works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, codependency and many others.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred. Conversations are tailored to the person and focus on building coping strategies and clearer ways of making choices.
What experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional distress, trauma, grief, motivation and self-esteem.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
The biography lists BACP and a United Kingdom practice base. Please note credentials are presented as supplied.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this counsellor from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted, so people based outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin work with Fiona?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.