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Zaida Fontes, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Zaida is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Zaida. View 20 reviews
Great news, Zaida is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English and Portuguese
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Zaida has been an excellent therapist. I had a bold objective and I needed someone who could help me figure out the right questions to ask. She listened and helped me view things from a different perspective. Zaida's recommendations on readings and writing exercises were super helpful. I'm very happy to have her as my go-to counsellor.

Sep 2024

Zaida is everything I could want in a therapist. We match so well. She has recommended great books. Ideas to help me understand and connect with myself in ways I would have never thought of. I love her tone of voice, kindness and patience. I’m looking forward to more sessions and diving deeper into myself with her.

Aug 2024

More about Zaida

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • NCPS

I am Counsellor fully accreditated in the UK with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression, Trauma and bereavement, grief. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

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 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS20-00874 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Zaida Fontes

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Zaida has been an excellent therapist. I had a bold objective and I needed someone who could help me figure out the right questions to ask. She listened and helped me view things from a different perspective. Zaida's recommendations on readings and writing exercises were super helpful. I'm very happy to have her as my go-to counsellor.

Sep 2024

Zaida is everything I could want in a therapist. We match so well. She has recommended great books. Ideas to help me understand and connect with myself in ways I would have never thought of. I love her tone of voice, kindness and patience. I’m looking forward to more sessions and diving deeper into myself with her.

Aug 2024

Zaida is a great therapist and has plenty of resources like books and techniques to improve your personal life and mental wellbeing. I truly recommend her, she is a person that empowers you and dares you to explore yourself through kindness and learning how to heal the guilt that is so common and toxic to all of us. A true help!

Jul 2024

Great listener, flexible and respects the patient's pace.

Jun 2024

I had a pleasant first meeting with my therapist. In a moment of distress and so many doubts about my future, she managed to make me see where the solutions are and was very supportive.

Jun 2024

Amazing human. Our conversation was deep and she gave me a perspective of my situation that really helped me understand how to keep moving forward. If anyone needs a kind hearted human who knows how to listen, please talk to Zaida. Thank you!

Mar 2024

Zaida offers a safe space for me to be vulnerable and helps me without judging or trying to change me. She feels like a friend.

Feb 2024

Zaida is a wonderful person. I have honestly enjoyed my sessions with her, as she's a kind, respectful, and considerate person, who is also a great listener. She managed to make me feel better at the end of every session and offered me great advice on how to overcome my problems.

Jan 2024

I’ve never been this much comfortable taking with a therapist about my concerns but miss Zaida really made me feel comfortable and understood.

Oct 2023

I’ve put off starting therapy for years, but Zaida immediately put me at ease. She has calm and understanding presence. I’m so glad I started and was paired up with Zaida.

Aug 2023

Zaida was very helpful and she made me feel safe since the first session. After every session I feel more relieved and understood, her sense of empathy and professionalism help me to pass through hard times. I definitely recommend Zaida.

Aug 2023

Zaida is a very warm and kind person. She always has in mind best interests of the patient. At least I feel this way during my sessions. She is open minded and supportive. She teaches me how to protect, respect and love myself more. After our sessions I usually feel calmer and lighter.

Jul 2023

Zaida helped me a lot with her approach, she was not beating around the bush and our interaction was very insightful for me from the first session. I appreciated her listening and sharing back, I felt understood and taken care of. I was looking for someone who could help me get unstuck, find solutions, she was immensely helpful and supportive.

Jun 2023

Zaida has great ability to listen without judgement, identify traits and understand what is happening on a deeper level from situations I share, as well as, recommend practices and readings that can help me tackle the issues I'd like to overcome. I really appreciate that she brings up sentences that I should keep in mind and that I need to listen - things I don't tell myself enough. She has been a great help in making me more aware of why I and people close to me behave in a certain way and to accept myself more for who I am. I would definitely recommend Zaida - thanks to her expertise, experience and understanding nature without bias, she can guide you in becoming more aware of yourself and, as a result, feel more supported in the process of finding solutions to cope with what you are being through. It's been a great self-learning so far and I could only recommend anyone to start therapy with Zaida.

May 2023

Zaida is amazing ! After having changed the therapist 2 times, cause it didn't feel right, it finally does. She is full of wisdom and experience and very encouraging. She holds the space, doesn't judge, but empowers. She also provides me with such nice materials and book recommendations that I really enjoy to put in the work. Im still at the beginning (as we will probably always be:) but I can already feel small shifts in my mind and my days... so thank you very much!!!!

May 2023

Reliable and friendly, Zaida listens to what I have to say without dismissing or patronising it. I feel she cares and gives her all in each message and session we have.

Apr 2023

Zaida has shown me complete understanding and respect, she has given me confidence and strength to value my voice and to use it to implement boundaries and self respect. I cannot thank her enough for the compassion and guidance she has given me. Truly a special person and an amazing therapist! Thank you

Apr 2023

Zaida has been brilliant, she really guides you to help you find out the right way. I’ve grown so much in myself since speaking to Zaida 4 months ago. Highly recommend.

Apr 2023

She is very kind and accommodating and actively listens to my stories. She suggests practical ways for the improvement of my overall well-being.

Mar 2023

Zaida is a great therapist. She is very attentive and makes me feel validated. She helps me work through things I’m struggling with and generally makes my life feel less stressful. She offers help in the form of worksheets and exercises and even suggests books to read at times.

Mar 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Zaida Fontes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Zaida Fontes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Zaida Fontes speak?

Zaida Fontes speaks English and Portuguese.

How many years of experience does Zaida Fontes have?

Zaida Fontes has 7 years of experience.

Where is Zaida Fontes licensed to practice?

Zaida Fontes is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Zaida Fontes accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Zaida Fontes accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Zaida Fontes offer?

Zaida Fontes offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Zaida Fontes?

Zaida Fontes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Zaida Fontes?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.