- Addictions and trauma
- Grief and loss
- Family stress
About Zaida
Zaida Fontes is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing addiction, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those navigating grief, major life changes and ongoing family stress. She speaks English and Portuguese and works with people in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Zaida believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to change. She offers a calm presence and practical conversation to help people take the next step. Her aim is to make the process feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of working. This means she pays attention to relationships and listens without judgement, helping clients name what matters most to them.
She also uses elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people manage strong emotions and improve close relationships. Existential thinking is used when people need space to consider meaning and choices in difficult times.
Zaida holds NCPS as a credential and has nine years of experience in the field. She describes her role as one of support and guidance rather than directing outcomes. If you are coping with loss, family conflict, addiction or the stress of life changes, she offers steady support as you work through those challenges.
How her approaches shape online counselling
Zaida commonly draws on attachment-based work, client-centred methods and skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behaviour, and can help when worries about trust or connection come up. Client-centred therapy centres the client’s experience and priorities, offering a listening, non-judgemental space to name problems and decide next steps. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and building steadier routines.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Zaida will work together with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals, day-to-day life and preferences. That collaborative conversation helps shape the plan and the kinds of exercises or discussions used in sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on need. It can also allow people to join from different locations when international arrangements are involved. Discuss practicalities with the therapist when you set up the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Zaida focus on?
She helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief and major life changes, as well as various family and relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is conversational and client-centred, with attention to relationships and emotions. Sessions tend to be calm, direct and focused on practical next steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people through grief, addiction, family issues and related concerns.
What is her credential and where does she practise?
She holds NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options when you book.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.