Fiona Hughes, BACP

Fiona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One helpful approach is problem-focused work that breaks worries into manageable parts and builds step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety and stress. This is useful for everyday worries, social anxiety and coping with change.

Another common method is grief-focused support that helps people make sense of loss and find steady ways to manage emotions. This approach combines listening with practical tasks to gradually restore routine and hope.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fiona will discuss different options and choose methods with each person, based on goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is seen.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, mood tracking and times when written reflection helps. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and day-to-day demands.