Fiona Waddle, BACP

Fiona Waddle is a UK-based therapist who brings a blend of professional training and lived experience to her practice. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and holds postgraduate training in psychotherapeutic counselling alongside a BA (Hons) in Fine Art. With seven years of experience working in settings such as a hospice, a wellbeing clinic and private practice, she supports people facing relationship difficulties, the effects of trauma and domestic abuse, anxiety, self-doubt, grief and parenting challenges.

Fiona adopts an integrative, person-centered way of working that draws on attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural ideas, creative arts and the restorative qualities of the outdoors. She aims to offer an open, understanding and supportive space where complex thoughts and emotions can be explored and made more manageable. Her background as a participatory artist shaped her early work with community, education and health groups, and inspired her move into therapeutic practice after experiencing the impact of being listened to with compassion and empathy.

Alongside individual therapy, Fiona delivers therapeutic and psychoeducational groupwork with a national UK charity supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse. Outside of work she spends time with family and friends and enjoys walking in nature with her adopted rescue greyhound. She offers video calls, telephone sessions and text-based sessions to suit different needs and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Fiona often uses client-centered therapy, which places the person and their experience at the heart of the process. This approach focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, listening without judgement and helping people explore their feelings and choices in relation to relationships, parenting and life transitions.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when working with the effects of abuse, attachment wounds and overwhelming past events. Trauma-focused work helps people to understand how past experiences shape current reactions and supports gradual, paced ways of processing distressing memories and rebuilding a sense of safety in relationships.

Mindfulness therapy is another strand of her practice, offering practical ways to notice thoughts and physical sensations with less reactivity. These skills can be useful for managing anxiety, difficult emotions and improving emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Fiona works with each person to identify goals, preferences and practical needs, adapting methods so therapy feels relevant and achievable. Registered professionals and therapists may combine techniques over time to meet changing needs.

Online therapy with Fiona is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for work and family commitments, mobility needs or living outside clinic areas. These options make it easier to access consistent support while fitting therapy into everyday life.