Fionnuala Curley, BACP

Fionnuala Curley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship strain. She works with clients dealing with depression, life changes, grief and intimacy-related concerns. She also offers support around parenting and career worries and addresses issues such as jealousy and feelings of isolation.

Fionnuala draws on a blend of Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy to shape sessions. She prefers a warm, interactive style and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. This means sessions focus on what feels most useful for the individual rather than following a fixed script.

With three years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she frames therapy around respect and sensitivity. She avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to create a compassionate space to talk through difficult feelings.

Practical work might include noticing thought patterns, trying small behaviour changes, or looking at past experiences that affect current feelings. The pace and emphasis are set together so therapy matches the client’s goals.

Taking the first step can feel difficult, and Fionnuala focuses on clear, gentle support to help people move towards a more fulfilling life. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with her and arrange sessions.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the counsellor. It aims to build trust and help people find their own solutions, which can work well in conversation-led online sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries when practical tools are needed.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. It can help uncover patterns that repeat over time and deepen self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. Sessions can shift focus as needs change, so the plan is collaborative and flexible.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time and making it easier to keep regular appointments. If you want to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered when you book so they fit your routine and technology. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to work effectively through online meetings, helping people apply therapeutic tools in day-to-day life.