Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Fiona Hazelden

Fiona Hazelden, BACP

Counsellor - Anxiety and stress

United Kingdom

See online therapy options
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 397204
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

About Fiona

Fiona Hazelden is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and concerns about self-esteem and confidence. Fiona helps people who find it hard to speak up or who feel overwhelmed by everyday pressures.

Her sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to what a person is struggling with and then suggests ways to try different coping strategies. Discussions can include how anxiety shows up in social situations, ways to manage panic or avoidance, and small goals to practise outside sessions.

Fiona adapts the pace of work to each person. She pays attention to safety and readiness before introducing new techniques. Work may include thinking about past experiences, testing out new behaviours, and building skills for calmer responses.

Over 15 years she has supported people through loss, career change, relationship strain and long-term health issues. She also offers help with sleep problems, eating issues, addictions, ADHD and caring-related stress. Fiona accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary by location. Fiona aims to work collaboratively while keeping things clear and direct.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Fiona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding thoughts and behaviours. One common approach helps people identify upsetting thoughts and test them against reality, which can reduce worrying and avoidance in social situations. Another approach focuses on gradual exposure to feared situations, breaking them into small steps so people can practise coping skills and notice progress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Fiona discusses options with each person and chooses methods together based on needs, goals and what feels manageable. She explains what to expect and adjusts the plan as the work progresses.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options when you book. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a day, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. Online meetings can also let someone try talking from their usual surroundings and then practise skills between sessions, which helps turn what is discussed into everyday changes.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

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

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and confidence among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical steps to manage symptoms and try new behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

Fiona has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

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

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Fiona HazeldenBACP

See online therapy options