Fionnuala Curley , BACP

Fionnuala Curley is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She works with clients coping with depression, relationship strain, family problems and major life changes. Her tone is warm and straightforward and she aims to make it easy to take the first step toward feeling better.

Fionnuala uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can set the pace. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical changes in day-to-day life. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating patterns and understand their origins.

Sessions are shaped around what each client needs; there is no single template. Conversations focus on manageable goals and on practical steps you can try between meetings. Fionnuala avoids labels and works to treat people with sensitivity and compassion.

Her background includes three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She welcomes clients who want help with parenting pressures, grief, intimacy concerns, career questions and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

Taking a first step can feel daunting, and Fionnuala aims to make it straightforward. She offers calm, attentive support and will work with you to agree a plan that fits your situation and aims.

Approaches and online support for everyday struggles

Fionnuala uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful space where the client's voice guides the session. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer goals and a place to talk things through at their own pace.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small, practical changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and managing stress in daily life.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those aims. Together the client and therapist review progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls are good for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments, and to choose the format that helps you engage most comfortably.