Fiona Christie Counselling
Do you need help working through challenges in your life, like health, work, parenting, relationship issues, or trauma? Struggling with the emotional impact of dealing with physical health problems and invisible illness? Need some time and space to explore current or past trauma? I am an empathic, warm, experienced counsellor. I offer a safe, understanding space without judgement, where we look at what is going on for you and what positive changes you want to make.
I can work with a wide range of issues, on a short or long term basis. I can work face to face, online or over the phone. I am available from 10.30-14.30 on weekdays and my fees are £45-£55 a session.
I work in a person centred way, which means we work at your pace on the issues you want to bring. I won't tell you what to do because I consider you to be the expert on yourself as an individual, but I will help you to work out the right strategies and ways forward for you. I am able to draw on the depth and breadth of my experience to find a smooth journey through therapy for you, using many different techniques. I decided to train in person centred counselling after it helped me tremendously during a period of crisis in my own life many years ago.
I offer face to face work from a counselling room in Roundhay, Leeds at the Brackenwood Community Association, The Highwood Building, Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, LS8 1RG. There is unfortunately a flight of stairs to this room, but please let me know if this would be a problem so that we can arrange something that is accessible for you.
I know how hard it can be to reach out for help and to approach a counsellor. I also believe in the importance of finding the right therapist for you. This means I offer a free initial 30 minute phone call, with no obligation, so you can see if it feels right for us to work together.
About Me
I love working creatively, and have previously worked in issue based theatre around mental health and homelessness. I also worked as a mental health advocate for 7 years, helping people have their voices heard in many different situations.
I qualified as a counsellor in 2007 with an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I worked with young people at The Market Place in Leeds for 9 years, before starting private practice in 2021. I am BACP registered and work within their Ethical Framework.
What I Can Help With
I work with adults and young people. I have extensive experience in working with all kinds of issues which may bring people to look for counselling.
I specialise in working with people with chronic health conditions and disability and I have lived experience in this area. I have a genuine understanding of the emotional impact of dealing with physical health problems, invisible illness and chronic pain. I can help with issues like coming to terms with a diagnosis, dealing with the medical system, frustration and grief about physical limitations, plus the impact on your work, family and relationships.
I also have particular experience in parenting, carer and work related issues, including carer and parental burnout and parenting children with additional needs.
Other issues I can work with include:
Abuse, ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism, Bereavement, Body Image, Cancer, Carer related issues, Child related issues, Chronic pain, Chronic health problems, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Divorce/relationship breakdown, Energy limiting conditions, Fibromyalgia, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Impact of Covid/Long Covid, Loss, ME/Chronic fatigue syndrome , Menopause, Men's issues, Migraine, Parenting, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues.
Get In Touch
07305 464427
