Fiona Brighouse

I work Monday to Friday daytime plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

I'm a BACP Accredited Counsellor (MBACP Accred) with over 18 years' experience working with individuals, couples, families and young people.

Alongside my general counselling practice, I have specialist qualifications in eating disorders and obesity, extensive experience in relationship counselling, and additional training in autism and mental health.

My areas of experience include:

Anxiety and OCD – Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, social anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Eating disorders, obesity and body image – Restrictive eating, binge eating, difficulties with food, body image, exercise and weight-related distress.

Relationships and families – Communication difficulties, conflict, separation and recurring relationship patterns.

Neurodivergence (Autism and ADHD) – Mental health counselling for neurodivergent adults and young people. I am trained to adapt my approach to each person's communication, sensory and emotional needs.

Young people – Anxiety, self-esteem, emotional difficulties, relationships and managing change.

I qualified in 2008 and spent 14 years working with Relate. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Couples Counselling, am an NCfED Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity, and hold an NCAMH Certificate in Autism and Mental Health (Distinction). I'm currently working towards the NCAMH Diploma.

I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, without judgement.

My approach is integrative, drawing on CBT, psychodynamic and systemic therapy to suit your individual needs. We might explore current difficulties, as well as patterns of thinking, feeling or relating that have developed over time. We'll work collaboratively, reviewing what's helpful and adapting our work as we go.

My training with the National Centre for Autism and Mental Health (NCAMH) informs how I adapt counselling for neurodivergent clients of all ages. This can include adjusting the pace, communication and structure of sessions to suit the individual.

I offer counselling to individuals, couples and families, face to face in Windlesham, Surrey, or online. Sessions last 50–60 minutes and cost £75.

I begin with an initial consultation, which lasts 50–60 minutes (the same as an ongoing session).  This gives us time to talk about what's brought you to counselling, how things are affecting you and what you would like to achieve. I'll ask some questions to understand your circumstances and we can discuss how I might be able to help.

It's also an opportunity for you to ask questions and decide whether you feel comfortable working with me.

If you're seeking counselling for a young person, we can discuss confidentiality and how parents or carers may be involved.

There's no obligation to commit to further sessions after the consultation.