The Approach
What therapy with Fiona is like.
A collaborative, reflective process — psychodynamic in its depth, person-centered in its warmth, and informed by years of contemplative and Jungian work.
The Work Itself
Listening, deeply.
Together, client and counselor explore the experiences, beliefs, wounds, and survival strategies that have shaped a person's inner world. Fiona listens deeply and creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can begin to reconnect with the parts of themselves that may have been silenced, rejected, or hidden away.
The work encourages greater self-awareness, emotional healing, authentic self-expression, healthier relationships, and the courage to live more truthfully. Clients often describe the sessions as intuitive, grounding, compassionate, and infused with warmth and humor.
A central part of the process is learning to have brave conversations — with ourselves and with others. Transformation requires honesty, courage, and self-compassion.
Therapy is not about fixing what is broken. It is about reclaiming what has been waiting all along — voice, creativity, authenticity, joy. — Fiona Goodwin
The Arc of the Work
How sessions unfold.
The shape of the work is different for each person. What follows is a general arc — not a prescription.
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The initial conversation
A short, no-obligation exchange to understand what has brought you here, what you are hoping for, and whether the fit feels right on both sides.
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Settling in
The first weeks are about establishing trust, rhythm, and a working vocabulary. We attend to what is most present, while listening for what lies beneath.
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Depth work
As safety deepens, the work moves toward what has been silenced, defended, or unmet — often material that has shaped a lifetime of choices.
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Integration
Insight is not the end of the work. Living the changes — in relationships, in creative life, in the daily choices that compose a self — is.
Practical Details
The frame.
A consistent therapeutic frame allows the deeper work to feel safe and durable.
Format
All sessions are held remotely, by Zoom or telephone. Clients work with Fiona from across the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
Frequency
Sessions are typically weekly, 50–60 minutes. Depth work benefits from regularity; a consistent weekly hour is generally the foundation.
Fees
Standard fee on request. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are reserved each year. Fees are discussed openly in the initial conversation.
Confidentiality
Sessions are confidential within the limits set by BACP ethical guidelines. These are reviewed together at the start of the work.
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If something here speaks to you, you are warmly invited to write. The first exchange is candid and without obligation — a way for both of us to listen for the fit.