Zaida Fontes, NCPS
Zaida Fontes is a counsellor who helps people facing depression and related struggles.
About Zaida
Zaida Fontes is a counsellor who helps people facing depression and related struggles. She works in English and Portuguese and brings nine years of professional experience to conversations about mood, loss and life changes. People who come to her often want straightforward, humane support rather than jargon.
Her approach starts with listening. Zaida believes clients know their own story and she helps them notice strengths they might be overlooking. Sessions aim to make distress easier to name and work through, one step at a time.
Background and approach
Zaida draws on attachment-based ideas to look at important relationships and how they shape feelings. She also uses client-centred methods that focus on the person’s experience in the room. These ways of working are practical and people-focused rather than technical.
She has experience supporting people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress and family difficulties. Other areas she addresses include self-esteem, anger, caregiver stress, codependency and coping with major life events. Sessions may include skills to manage overwhelming emotions, space to talk about painful memories, and help to clarify what matters most.
The aim is to build tools that fit each person’s life and day-to-day demands. Zaida works from the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Her NCPS credential is listed as NCPS.
If someone prefers English or Portuguese, she can hold sessions in either language.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-00874 | May 2026 |
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 Zaida works with
Everything Zaida lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Zaida lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy focuses on being heard and understood. In video or phone sessions this means the therapist reflects what is said and helps the client make sense of their own experience, which can help with depression and low self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and then try methods that match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision that can change as progress is made.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people maintain visual contact for a fuller conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing touchpoints between longer sessions. For many people, these options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can be raised in sessions?
Zaida supports people with depression, addictions, trauma and bereavement, plus issues like self-esteem, anger and family difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is attentive and person-centred, focusing on listening first and helping clients use their own strengths to make changes.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people on mood, loss and relationship issues.
Which credential and location are listed?
The profile shows the credential NCPS and location in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can someone outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and can connect from other countries.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions.
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