Petra Vidal, BACP
Petra Vidal is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
About Petra
Petra Vidal is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She offers straightforward support for everyday pressures and emotional challenges. Petra aims to make the first steps feel less daunting and more manageable.
Petra has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she lists among her credentials. She creates an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation rather than clinical jargon. Her approach combines client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and elements of existential thinking. That means Petra prioritises the client’s perspective while gently introducing ways to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also draws on mindfulness to help people stay present and grounded during difficult moments. Typical work can include talking through stress triggers, building confidence, managing low mood, and planning small steps forward. Petra also supports people facing life transitions, grief, relationship strain, and issues linked to identity and belonging.
She pays attention to patterns that come from family background and attachment experiences. Sessions are practical and paced to each person. Petra aims to help people identify one or two manageable goals, then work steadily towards them.
She encourages regular review so the plan changes if something isn’t helping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402139 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Petra works with
Everything Petra lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Petra lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It often uses short exercises and between-session tasks, so it adapts well to live chat, text messaging and video work where notes and homework can be shared easily.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Petra works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. She will adjust pace and tools as the working relationship develops so the plan feels practical and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions can be quicker and use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit work on mood, stress and coping into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What issues does Petra commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and also helps with grief, trauma, relationship strain and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred with practical CBT techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on listening first, then introducing tools that fit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Petra has three years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What registration or credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Petra?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.
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