Zaida Fontes, NCPS
Trauma-informed counsellor for life transitions
- Addictions and trauma
- Family and parenting
- English and Portuguese
About Zaida Fontes
Zaida Fontes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience supporting people through some of life’s toughest moments. She works with individuals and families on issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger, parenting and coping with major life changes. Her wider focus includes attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, family of origin difficulties, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and challenges related to cancer and bereavement.
Zaida holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification, and brings a strengths-based, collaborative stance to her work. She believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that identifying existing strengths is a vital part of recovery and growth. Her practice blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered and DBT-informed techniques to help clients understand relationship patterns, manage intense emotions, and build practical coping strategies.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and Zaida has experience working with international clients. She aims to create a compassionate, respectful environment where clients can explore goals, process loss, and develop tools to move forward at their own pace.
Zaida holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification, and brings a strengths-based, collaborative stance to her work. She believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that identifying existing strengths is a vital part of recovery and growth. Her practice blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered and DBT-informed techniques to help clients understand relationship patterns, manage intense emotions, and build practical coping strategies.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and Zaida has experience working with international clients. She aims to create a compassionate, respectful environment where clients can explore goals, process loss, and develop tools to move forward at their own pace.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zaida Fontes have?
Zaida has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Zaida Fontes a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which is a professional counselling qualification.
In which languages does Zaida Fontes provide therapy?
Zaida provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Zaida Fontes located?
Zaida is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Zaida Fontes as my therapist?
You can work with Zaida through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Zaida Fontes work with international clients?
Yes, Zaida works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zaida Fontes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered Care and DBT Skills Online
Zaida integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties and family relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and the client’s own goals so people can explore feelings and make choices at their own pace. DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies, which can be helpful for anger, addictions and emotional regulation challenges.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Zaida works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors the work to individual circumstances, combining relational exploration with skill-building as required.
Online therapy with Zaida is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it possible to access consistent therapeutic support from different locations and at times that suit a client’s life, while allowing for both real-time sessions and ongoing written check-ins when helpful.