Anxiety
When worry feels constant and the mind won't settle, we'll gently make sense of it together and find calmer ground.
Counselling & SupervisionSwindon & Online
You don't have to face everything alone.
I'm a qualified counsellor offering warm, professional support in Swindon and online — a safe space to talk through anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and life's challenges.
Trusted by clients across Swindon & Wiltshire
- Qualified Level 5 Counsellor
- Clinical Supervisor
- Free 30-minute consultation
- In-person & online sessions
- Confidential & non-judgemental
- MNCPS Accredited
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Who I help
Whatever you're carrying, you're welcome here.
You don't need the right words or a clear reason to reach out. If something feels heavy, that's reason enough. These are some of the things I help with — and whatever brings you, we'll take it gently, together.
Bereavement
Grief has no timeline. With a foundation in bereavement care, I offer a tender space to carry loss and remember.
Stress
When everything feels like too much, we'll slow things down and rebuild a sense of steadiness, one step at a time.
Relationship challenges
Whether it's a partner, family or friendships, we'll explore the patterns and help you feel more understood.
Low confidence
Together we'll quiet the harsh inner voice and reconnect you with your own worth and quiet strength.
Life transitions
Change — even good change — can unsettle us. I'll walk alongside you as you find your footing again.
Workplace stress
Burnout, pressure and difficult dynamics at work are real. We'll create space for you to breathe and reflect.
Self-esteem
You deserve to feel at home in yourself. We'll nurture a kinder, more accepting relationship with who you are.
How counselling can help
It's not about being fixed.
It's about feeling a little lighter, and a little more understood. In our sessions I'll give you room to breathe — and gently help you find your own way forward.
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A space that's entirely yours
When you come to me, that hour belongs completely to you. There's no fixing, no judgement and no rushing — just a warm, confidential space where you can finally say the things you've been carrying.
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Feeling truly heard
So much of the healing begins simply with being understood. I won't reach for labels or diagnoses — instead we'll make sense of what you're feeling together, through honest, human conversation, always at your pace.
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Gentle, lasting change
Over our time together, the patterns that keep you stuck begin to soften. You start to feel lighter and more like yourself again — carrying tools and insights that stay with you long after our work ends.
WarmthConfidentialityNon-judgementBeing led by you
Meet Ffyona
Hello, I'm Ffyona.
Thank you for taking a look at my website and the work that I do. My interest in counselling stems from undertaking this therapy in the past on a personal level, plus working in the care sector for 8 years, enabling me to work with presentations of bereavement and depression.
I qualified as a Level 5 Counsellor in October 2021. As part of my qualification I worked with a local charity, completing 100 hours in a voluntary counselling role.
From 2021 to 2026 I worked for a college in Bristol and a college in Devon, lecturing part-time in Counselling Skills and Theory Level 3 and Therapeutic Counselling Level 4. Previously I have undertaken moderation for an online L2 course and I marked Level 2 exams for the examinations board. In early 2023 my colleague and I wrote a Level 1 Active Listening Course that was piloted over the 2023/24 academic year and is now active.
In 2023 I spent 6 months mentoring a newly qualified lecturer through the Level 2 Counselling course.
In October 2024 I qualified as a supervisor, enabling me to supervise both student and qualified counsellors in their work with clients. At the same time as studying my supervision qualification I also undertook a course in working online and via phone, in order to increase my capabilities.
As part of my private practice I offer a wide range of models including person-centred, psychodynamic, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with goal-focused solution work. I have a foundation certificate in Bereavement Care gained through Cruse. I am constantly expanding my practice with new techniques and packages.
I offer supervision through my private practice. In the past I have worked for a local charity where I was employed as a clinical supervisor. I completed my 20 hours training with this charity and worked with a range of supervisees, both students and qualified.
Today I am working as a lecturer in Health and Social Sciences, combining my teaching expertise with extensive knowledge of the care and mental health sector. I am also continuing to run my private practice for clients and supervisees.
Why I became a counsellor
My own experience of therapy showed me just how much it means to sit with someone who truly listens. That — and the years I've spent caring for others — is why I do this work.
Qualifications & training
Level 5 Counsellor (2021)
Qualified Supervisor (2024)
Foundation Certificate in Bereavement Care (Cruse)
Trained in online & telephone working
Lecturer in Counselling & Health and Social Sciences
MNCPS Accredited Member
Professional memberships: MNCPS Accredited · Cruse Bereavement Care Trained · Level 5 Qualified Counsellor · Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Services & fees
Warm support, thoughtfully priced.
Two ways I can help — one-to-one counselling, and clinical supervision for fellow practitioners. Everything begins with a free, no-obligation conversation.
Counselling
A safe, compassionate space to be heard.
One-to-one counselling for adults navigating anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, low confidence and life's transitions. We work at your pace, in a way that feels right for you.
Ideal for
For anyone who feels they're struggling and would value a warm, confidential space to talk — whether you've had counselling before or this is your very first step.
- Warm, non-judgemental one-to-one sessions
- An integrative approach tailored to you
- In person in Swindon, by Zoom or by phone
- Goal-focused solution work if you'd like it
- Complete confidentiality
60-minute sessions · in person, online or by phone
Free 30-minute consultation
A relaxed chat to explore your questions
Initial consultation
Includes questionnaire, goal setting & contracting
Counselling session (1 hour)
Ongoing sessions
Supervision
Reflective support for your practice.
Clinical supervision for qualified and student counsellors — a supportive space to explore client work, gain fresh insight and care for yourself as a practitioner.
Ideal for
For qualified counsellors seeking a reflective supervisory relationship, and for students needing supervision hours as part of their training.
- A supportive, reflective supervisory relationship
- Space to explore client cases & ethical practice
- Support for both qualified & student counsellors
- Available online or by phone
- Rooted in ongoing CPD and best practice
60 or 90-minute sessions · online or by phone
Supervision (60 mins)
Qualified counsellors
Supervision (90 mins)
Qualified counsellors
Student supervision (60 mins)
Counsellors in training
Student supervision (90 mins)
Counsellors in training
What to expect
Taking the first step, gently.
Reaching out can feel daunting. Here's exactly what happens — so there are no surprises, only a calm, clear path from your very first message.
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Get in touch
Send a short message or call. There's no pressure and no obligation — just a first, gentle step.
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Free 30-minute consultation
We'll have a relaxed chat about what's bringing you here and how counselling might help. A chance to ask anything.
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Your first session
We begin properly, in a warm and confidential space. You share only as much as you feel ready to.
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Ongoing support, at your pace
We continue for as long as feels right for you — reviewing together as we go. You're always in control.
Kind words
Trusted by clients across Swindon.
“I found Ffyona's counselling incredibly helpful in navigating some difficult and tricky situations. She provided thoughtful advice and practical suggestions that I was able to apply in my everyday life. Ffyona was very empathetic and created a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable opening up about anything. Since completing therapy with her, I have felt more confident and better equipped to handle challenges. I highly recommend Ffyona to anyone looking for guidance and support.”
Questions
It's natural to wonder.
A few of the things people often ask before getting in touch. If your question isn't here, please just ask.
The first session is a gentle, unhurried conversation. We'll talk about what has brought you here, what you'd like to feel differently, and how we might work together. There's no pressure to share more than you're ready to.
Get in touch
Let's have a gentle first chat.
Send a short message below and I'll personally respond within one working day to arrange a suitable time. There's no pressure and no obligation.
Phone07368 630982Emailffyonaa@hotmail.com
LocationSwindon, WiltshireIn person, home visits & online (Zoom / phone)