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I offer a warm and welcoming space to be heard.

Voicing your own unique experiences and feelings at your own pace in a warm, non-judgmental space can be beneficial during times of change, difficulty or loss.

Through person-centred, non-directive talking therapy, I can provide an opportunity for you to safely explore your concerns and emotions freely and openly. I will listen with empathic acceptance and try to understand how things are for you. This therapeutic process can lead to greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and to finding ways to progress that you feel comfortable with.

Through my experience as a placement counsellor in a medical centre, I have repeatedly seen how calm, empathic therapeutic connection can prove invaluable during times of challenge.

I work with:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Bereavement - I have undertaken specialist bereavement training

• Miscarriage - I have 10 years of experience of charitable support work with bereaved parents and have completed SANDS training for counsellors

• Losses experienced through changes of circumstances e.g. retirement, menopause, redundancy, relationships, changes in health or of future plans

• Low self-esteem

• Personal development work - including for students of counselling

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, an accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.) and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MÍø±¬ÃÅ). I hold an Enhanced DBS check.

I am also affiliated with True North Collective, an organisation committed to making mental health support accessible to all members of our community.

I can offer in-person, telephone, and online sessions which are 50 minutes long. 

Face to face appointments are held in Hoole, Chester. This is easily accessible from all major routes.

Sessions cost £45. I also hold a number of concessionary & student places too.

Some early and evening appointments are available.

My website can be found at: https://fiona-c-counsellor.co.uk

To give you an opportunity to find out if you feel comfortable working with me, we can have an initial free-of-charge conversation to discuss what brings you for counselling and to see if I am a good fit for you.

During our first counselling session we will review our counselling contract and complete a brief information form.

Confidentiality: I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office. I will discuss confidentiality with you at our first session to ensure that you feel comfortable with my policies.  

True North Collective (TNC) Affiliate

Welcome. I am a qualified and Íø±¬ÃÅ registered counsellor offering online counselling services through True North Collective, serving the Aire and Worth Valley areas. I am passionate about making mental health support accessible to all while maintaining the highest standards of professional care.

My Approach

I offer a warm and welcoming space to be heard.

Voicing your own unique experiences and feelings at your own pace in a warm, non-judgmental space can be beneficial during times of change, difficulty or loss.

Through person-centred, non-directive talking therapy, I can provide an opportunity for you to safely explore your concerns and emotions freely and openly. I will listen with empathic acceptance and try to understand how things are for you. This therapeutic process can lead to greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and to finding ways to progress that you feel comfortable with.

Through my experience as a placement counsellor in a medical centre, I have repeatedly seen how calm, empathic therapeutic connection can prove invaluable during times of challenge.

I work with:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Bereavement - I have undertaken specialist bereavement CPD training
• Miscarriage - I have 10 years of experience of charitable support work with bereaved parents and have completed SANDS training for counsellors
• Losses experienced through changes of circumstances e.g. retirement, menopause, redundancy, relationships, changes in health or of future plans
• Low self-esteem
• Personal development work - including for students of counselling

Working with True North Collective

I am proud to be affiliated with True North Collective, an organisation committed to making mental health support accessible to all members of our community. Based at the Woodville Activity Centre in Keighley, TNC offers:

• Sliding scale counselling services
• Peer support programs
• Therapeutic courses and workshops
• Community-based mental health initiatives

Affordable Counselling

As part of TNC's commitment to accessible mental health care, I offer sessions on a sliding scale basis:

• Sessions range from £25 to £40
• Fees are based on individual circumstances and ability to pay
• Standard professional rates apply for those who can afford them
• This flexible approach helps sustain our affordable counselling initiative

Who I Work With

• Individuals aged 18 and above
• All backgrounds and experiences welcome

Session Information

• Duration: 50 minutes
• Frequency: Usually weekly
• Location: Google Meet
• Initial consultation available to discuss your needs

Professional Membership

• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Íø±¬ÃÅ)
• Accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.)
• Adherence to Íø±¬ÃÅ Ethical Framework
• Regular supervision and ongoing professional development

Next Steps

To learn more about my individual approach and expertise, please visit my personal profile at https://fiona-c-counsellor.co.uk. For bookings and enquiries for counselling via True North Collective

• Email: info@truenorthcollective.co.uk
• Website: www.truenorthcollective.co.uk

I look forward to supporting you on your therapeutic journey.

Fiona Christiansen 
Dip HE Counselling
Íø±¬ÃÅ Registered Member MÍø±¬ÃÅ 411966
NCPS Accredited Registrant NCS24-05677