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- Addictions support
- Attachment focus
- DBT skills
About Zaida
Counsellor (NCPS), 9 years' experience. Zaida Fontes helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief and parenting strain. She also supports those coping with life changes, anger and family problems. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
Zaida works from the view that people know their own stories. She uses client-centred methods to listen first and then build from the person's strengths. That approach means practical conversations about what feels possible now, not a lecture or a fixed plan.
She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. For people dealing with abandonment, communication problems or fatherhood issues, this can clarify patterns and make them easier to change. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
In sessions Zaida aims for direct, grounded talk about everyday problems such as coping with bereavement, navigating divorce and managing caregiver stress. She will help identify small steps to reduce overwhelm and to practise different ways of responding to conflict and loss.
Her background includes nine years working in counselling roles in the United Kingdom and she holds NCPS. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details when they complete the matching questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Zaida often uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening closely and responding to what the person says so they can find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through confidence issues, grief or family problems.She also makes use of attachment-based therapy to examine how relationship patterns influence current feelings and actions. That perspective can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, communication problems or challenges in fatherhood. When sudden strong emotions are present, Zaida draws on dialectical behaviour therapy techniques to teach practical skills for regulating feelings and tolerating distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your needs, goals and preferences and work with you to choose methods that feel like a fit. This is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They may also let someone join from a quieter setting or choose a phone option when video is not convenient.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief and parenting stress, among other related issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses client-centred listening as a base, plus attachment-based perspectives and DBT skills when emotion regulation is needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm session logistics during the matching and scheduling step.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.