Zaida Fontes , NCPS

Zaida Fontes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who holds the NCPS credential and brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. She works with people facing a range of challenges including addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, family difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, and anger. Her additional focus areas include issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, cancer related strain, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, responses to natural or human-caused disasters, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, family of origin struggles, and fatherhood issues.

Zaida approaches her work from a perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story, and she emphasizes the strengths a person already has to help navigate difficult moments. She aims to support people through practical steps and compassionate listening as they pursue a more fulfilling and stable life. The NCPS credential indicates a professional qualification in counselling practice, and Zaida draws on her training and experience to tailor support to each individual’s needs and goals.

Attachment, Client-Centered and DBT in Online Care

Zaida Fontes uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current connections and responses to stress, which can be useful for those with attachment or abandonment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s perspective at the center of care and offers empathic, nonjudgmental support to build self-awareness and self-esteem. DBT focuses on practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can help with issues such as anger, mood instability, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Zaida collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a plan that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic limitations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, accessible support while accommodating different communication styles and scheduling needs.