- Anxiety and stress
- Guilt and shame
- CBT and mindfulness
About Petra
Petra Vidal is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression and related concerns. Petra also supports those dealing with relationship strains, grief, eating issues, bipolar mood challenges and life changes.
Petra uses straightforward, conversational sessions to help people talk through what feels stuck. She draws on Client‑Centred Therapy to follow what matters most to each person, and she uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques for practical ways to change thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness and existential ideas are sometimes used to help with meaning and present‑moment noticing.
In sessions she listens for patterns linked to family of origin, attachment or abandonment worries. People carrying guilt and shame are a particular focus; Petra helps them name those feelings and look at how they shape day‑to‑day choices. She also works with issues like control, dependency, dissociation and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions tend to be clear and paced to match what someone can manage. Petra asks questions, reflects what she hears, and offers exercises or ideas from CBT and mindfulness when helpful. She encourages people to try small steps between sessions and then review what works.
People who prefer straightforward, calm conversations about painful feelings and practical steps may find this style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking to ensure those fit their needs.
How Petra's approaches translate to online counselling
Petra commonly uses Client‑Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client‑Centred Therapy involves open listening and reflecting back what matters to the person, which helps people feel heard and clarify their own priorities. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and habit change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Petra will discuss goals, try different methods and adjust based on what a person prefers and finds useful. This is a collaborative process so the method can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. They also make it possible to use guided exercises and homework between sessions, which can help apply CBT and mindfulness techniques in everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression and related issues. Other areas include relationship strain, grief, eating problems, bipolar and life changes.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps name and track how guilt and shame affect daily choices. Petra uses talking, reflection and practical exercises to explore those feelings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience and practices in the United Kingdom. Her work draws on several talking therapy approaches listed below.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact rates depend on where you are based.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.