(Maria) Asuncion Fernandez Hemoso , BACP

(Maria) Asuncion Fernandez Hemoso supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes. She works with people exploring LGBT issues and those facing compassion fatigue or caregiving stress.

Asuncion uses a respectful, person-centred style. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and gentle exploration rather than labels or judgments. The aim is to help people find clearer ways to move forward.

Her approach draws on a mix of therapies. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and commit to valued actions. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relational patterns.

Asuncion also uses client-centred and dialectical behaviour strategies when these fit a person’s needs. That can mean listening deeply, offering emotional regulation skills, or supporting changes in how someone connects with others. She adapts methods to the individual rather than following a single formula.

She has 14 years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Practical session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How Asuncion's approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. This approach can support those facing anxiety, depression or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioural experiments to change mood and functioning; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Asuncion will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a plan that blends methods as needed. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person's circumstances rather than following a single technique.

Online therapy with Asuncion uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a brief break. Live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, family or travel and maintain continuity when in different locations.