Petra Vidal

Petra Vidal is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She supports clients who are navigating relationship strain, loss, eating concerns, career questions and major life changes. Petra also works with people who identify as LGBT and those dealing with trauma, grief or bipolar-related challenges.

Petra has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which reflects her standing with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting by offering a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings.

Her approach combines listening closely with practical tools. Petra uses Client-Centred methods to help people feel heard and understood, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on existential ideas to explore meaning and mindfulness practices to manage distress in the moment.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, such as coping with loneliness, addressing family of origin issues, or rebuilding confidence after a setback. Conversations are paced to each person, mixing reflective talking with clear strategies that can be tried between appointments.

People who choose Petra often want a calm, straightforward therapist who respects their goals. She encourages clients to set realistic steps and checks progress together so therapy stays relevant and useful.

How Petra’s approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people feel understood. Online sessions using this approach let the client lead conversations while the counsellor reflects and clarifies what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings and actions, and encourages practical experiments to test new ways of thinking. It can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Petra will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then tailor sessions together. That collaborative planning helps decide whether to emphasise reflective listening, cognitive techniques or mindfulness practices during online meetings.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online meetings helpful because they fit more easily around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to use mindfulness exercises or homework between sessions, which is straightforward to arrange in remote counselling. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists described here, can work with clients online while adapting methods to suit each person’s situation.