Fionnuala Curley, BACP

Fionnuala Curley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She works with people facing relationship strains, family problems and grief. Fionnuala also supports those coping with life changes, career pressures and compassion fatigue.

She uses a warm, interactive style and aims to treat everyone with sensitivity and respect. Conversations are tailored so people can speak openly without labels. The focus is on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.

Fionnuala draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's own goals and pace. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and explore alternatives. Psychodynamic ideas are used when understanding past experiences helps make sense of present feelings.

With three years of professional experience and BACP accreditation, she adapts sessions to individual needs. Her approach balances short-term strategies with deeper reflection when useful. People can expect an open, collaborative process that aims to build confidence and clarity.

Fionnuala works with a broad range of everyday concerns including intimacy-related issues, parenting and ageing and geriatric issues. If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How these approaches work online and what to expect

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's own goals. The therapist offers empathy and mirrors back what matters most, which helps people feel heard and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and teaches practical ways to test and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That discussion is collaborative and can change as you learn more about what helps.

Session arrangements are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and caring responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is needed, or a choice not to use video if that feels easier. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and help them keep continuity of care while managing everyday life.