Fiona Scotland, BACP

Fiona Scotland is a BACP counsellor who brings ten years of practice to her work with adults. She describes her way of working as person-centred, while also drawing on an integrative, neuro-affirming perspective to help people make sense of their experiences.

She meets people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports those dealing with work pressure, bereavement, life transitions and relationship problems. Fiona pays attention to neurodivergent needs and offers a non-judgemental space for exploring how differences affect day-to-day life.

In sessions she focuses on listening and helping people tell their story in a way that feels usable. Conversations aim to surface practical steps and small changes that can help between appointments. She uses ideas from cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness and acceptance-based work when these fit the persons goals.

Fiona has experience in a variety of settings including the NHS, employee assistance programmes and charities. That background informs a flexible style that suits people who want clear, grounded help as well as those who need a gentler, exploratory pace.

People who like a collaborative, down-to-earth approach tend to find a good fit. She encourages realistic goals and ongoing review, so therapy can adapt as needs change. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site process to match with her and book a first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and a non-judgemental relationship, giving space to explore personal meaning and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and supports skill-building to reduce unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try different ways of working until a method fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and reviewed over time so therapy can adjust if priorities change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by removing travel time or allowing appointments around work and family commitments. Different practical choices can help too, such as shorter check-ins when days are busy, or using audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.