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Fiona Hazelden

Fiona Hazelden

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for difficult times

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Confidence building

About Fiona

Fiona Hazelden is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She supports those dealing with low self-esteem, motivation, confidence and the ripple effects of abuse. Fiona practices with a calm, respectful manner and aims to make the first step easier for people who feel nervous about starting therapy.

She draws on 15 years of professional experience in the UK to tailor sessions to each person. Fiona listens for the practical problems behind strong emotions and helps people find small, doable changes. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the individual - coping day to day, rebuilding confidence, or managing difficult memories.

Fiona works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, sleep and eating issues, relationship and intimacy-related worries, and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement and career pressures.

Her approach is collaborative and flexible. Fiona and the client set goals together and adjust plans as needed. She aims to combine empathy with straightforward strategies so progress can be felt between sessions.

People who choose Fiona can expect a steady, non-judgemental presence in sessions. She focuses on building practical skills, improving communication, and helping clients regain a sense of control over daily life. Fiona encourages questions and works at a pace that suits each person.

Approaches that guide online work and therapy choices

Fiona bases her work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make thinking and behaviour clearer and more manageable. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood and building confidence. Another approach centres on stabilising and pacing when memories or strong emotions feel overwhelming, teaching grounding and coping skills useful for trauma or intense distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative task. Fiona will talk with the client about their goals, test out techniques, and adapt the plan as things change. She encourages questions and checks in on what is helping and what is not so the therapeutic work fits the person rather than the other way around.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, avoid travel time and keep continuity when schedules change. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video where that better suits the person’s needs.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepressionAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Fiona help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression among other issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Fiona works in a respectful, compassionate way and focuses on practical steps alongside talking through feelings.

What experience does she bring?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be carried out in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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