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Fiona Brandon Astrology Services

About

Fiona Brandon is a licensed psychotherapist, astrologer, educator, author, and meditation teacher based in San Francisco, California. Astrological practice spans over 20 years and draws on more than 15 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and an equally long commitment to contemplative practice and Buddhist psychology. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Pacifica Graduate Institute, where research focused on the meditative practice of Authentic Movement and the use of symbols and dream imagery in psychotherapy. Fiona is a core faculty member at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science and director of their Compassion-Based Resilience Training (CBRT) program. She integrates depth psychology, parts work, somatic-based trauma psychotherapy, Buddhist psychology, and dreamwork into both her therapeutic and astrological practice. Readings are offered via video conference and draw on natal chart interpretation, transits, and psychological insight. Clients come from across California and internationally.

Readings

Birth Chart, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Career & Life Purpose, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life, Family Dynamics

Strengths

Psychological Insight, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy, Timing & Cycles, Identity & Self-Esteem, Crisis & Transitions, Trauma-aware, Shadow Work, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose

Approach

Modern Western, Psychological

Session Types

Video

Languages

English

Location

San Francisco, CA, United States

Experience

20 years

Typical Price Range

$275-$350

Astrology Schools

Other / Non-listed / Lineage-based training

School Notes

Holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from the Pacifica Graduate Institute. Astrological training background is not publicly specified beyond 20 years of practice.

Credentials

Other / Non-listed

Credential Notes

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California. Holds MPS (Master of Professional Studies) and MA degrees. Core faculty and CBRT director at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science.

Mentors / Teachers

Other / Non-listed

Mentor Notes

No specific astrological mentors are named in public bios.

Publications & Media

Books / E-books, Articles, Blog posts, Other / Non-listed

Publication Notes

Books: Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy: Accelerating Healing and Transformation (co-editor and contributor, Routledge, 2023, 2nd ed.); contributor to Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness (Oxford University Press, 2025). Blog: regular posts on astrology, psychotherapy, and contemplative practice at fionabrandon.com. Media: interviewed by Gazetteer SF about work as an astrologer. Teaching: faculty at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science; classes and workshops at Mindful Exercises and CAMFT.