Fiona Lambert

Hi I'm Fiona, a person-centred counsellor, with a warm, relaxed and holistic approach. I am passionate about helping people to embrace their individuality and worth, and I appreciate your unique needs, values and preferences. I can support you to develop your own strengths and abilities in order to lead an authentic and fulfilling life.

People seek counselling for many reasons and no issue is too big or too small to bring to therapy. I offer a non-judgemental and confidential space where you are free to explore anything you choose at your own pace.

I have worked with various organisations who specialise in counselling for bereavement and loss, supporting individuals to process, navigate and find meaning after loss. Not only have I provided counselling for bereavement, but I bring a unique insight into end-of-life care and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany this. I have over a decade of experience working in the community, providing care and support to individuals and their families during this difficult time. I have specialised in dementia support and can empathise with the helplessness, confusion and anxiety that accompanies the chronic sorrow and uncertainty of ongoing loss.

I have specialised training in working with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, regardless of gender, providing a space where you can share as much or as little as you wish. All emotions are welcome ; there is no right or wrong way to process these traumatic experiences.

My interest in all areas of trauma is something I continue to develop. Childhood trauma can follow you into adulthood and impact all areas of life. Family and relationship trauma can negatively affect our mental health, bringing with it anxiety, stress and an altered sense of self.

Whatever brings you to therapy, from psychological distress to maintaining mental wellbeing, I offer an inclusive and welcoming space for all.

The person-centred approach was founded by Carl Rogers, an American psychologist, who developed a client-led therapy where the client is the expert on their own life. It emphasises the importance of a trusting and collaborative relationship where the client is supported to reach their full potential through self-discovery. 

In my therapeutic practice, I accept each person without judgement. I listen and understand your unique feelings and experiences, from your perspective. I offer my genuine self and transparency. I will support you to explore your feelings and emotions and process your experiences of the world around you. 

I offer a free introductory session before you decide whether to embark on counselling. This is approximately 30 minutes either online or in-person. This is an informal chat, giving you the opportunity to meet me and ask any questions you may have. I will explain more about how I work and the person-centred approach. It gives you a chance to get a sense of whether this would be a good fit for you going forward. After the introductory session, there are no obligations and I leave it up to you to decide whether to book a first session 

In your first session, we will look over the counselling contract, initially and discuss practicalities such as confidentiality and time /frequency of sessions. We can talk about anything you choose to bring. Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start, and that is absolutely fine. I may ask a few gentle questions for an idea of what has brought you to therapy. All first sessions are individual; sometimes people say a lot and sometimes very little. Both are ok. It is your session and you determine what feels comfortable to discuss.