- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Fionnuala
Fionnuala Curley is a counsellor who aims to support people feeling overwhelmed by parenting pressures, relationships and life transitions. She writes in a warm, down-to-earth way and focuses on helping people find clearer ways to cope. Her first priority is listening to what matters to each person and responding without judgement.
Fionnuala uses a mix of talking approaches to suit different needs. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and practical ways to change them.
Background and approach
She also uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a trusting space where people set the pace and topics of conversation. With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and a BACP registration, she works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people handling grief, career uncertainty, family problems and intimacy-related issues.
Parenting features in her practice as an area she helps people navigate. Sessions emphasise practical steps alongside deeper reflection. That can mean trying short exercises between sessions, rehearsing conversations, or looking at patterns that keep problems repeating.
The aim is to leave each session with something helpful to try. Fionnuala welcomes people who want a compassionate, respectful therapist to talk things through. She accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English.
If someone wants straightforward support to manage day-to-day pressures, she offers a collaborative, steady approach.
What Fionnuala works with
Everything Fionnuala lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Fionnuala helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Fionnuala lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Fionnuala uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful, accepting relationship so people can explore what matters to them at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That collaborative discussion helps shape a plan that mixes supporting conversations and practical tasks.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a more traditional session with face-to-face contact, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging make brief check-ins and written reflection easier to fit into a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to keep up with alongside parenting and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Fionnuala
What sorts of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports concerns like relationship and family problems, grief, parenting and work-related strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical suggestions. Sessions aim to balance immediate coping tools and deeper exploration of patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. Her practice includes a range of common life and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom. The BACP is listed as her credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats can be chosen depending on what fits a person best.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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