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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Petra
Petra Vidal is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. She works primarily with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Sessions are conducted in English from the United Kingdom.
Petra uses a straightforward, person-focused approach. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen without judgement and help people clarify what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
In practice she aims for clear, practical sessions. People can expect time to talk through current problems and to try simple strategies between meetings. Petra pays attention to how past relationships and family of origin issues shape present feelings and behaviours.
She also brings elements of existential thinking, looking at meaning, choice and values when facing life changes such as grief, career shifts or midlife questions. Mindfulness exercises are sometimes offered to manage stress and improve focus.
Petra has supported people with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, bipolar mood challenges, LGBT issues, grief, coping with life changes and problems linked to attachment, abandonment or feelings of emptiness. Practical planning and short-term tasks are often part of the work.
To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Petra works with Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core methods. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can identify their own priorities and make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change distressing cycles and improve everyday functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Petra will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and together they will test which methods help most. That collaborative process usually means trying a mix of listening, short tasks and simple exercises between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for brief check-ins or longer discussions depending on what is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online meetings to continue regular contact and support when face-to-face appointments are impractical.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Petra commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression and relationship issues, plus areas such as trauma, grief, eating concerns and career changes.
Which therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Petra draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy depending on what the client needs.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the field.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions operate under a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.