Hey, I’m Francesca (she/her).
I’m a Person-Centred counsellor, which means I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be completely yourself. I’m here to really listen and understand but I’ll also gently challenge you and help you move forward.
I often blend Person-Centred Therapy with CBT tools, so you get both space to explore what’s going on and practical ways to cope day to day.
I work with people who are:
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck
Struggling with self-worth or overthinking
Having difficulties in relationships
Processing trauma, including domestic abuse
Experiencing panic or agoraphobia
Trying to figure themselves out
What it’s like to work with me:
I’m warm, honest, and down to earth. You don’t need to have the right words, we’ll figure it out together.
We’ll explore what’s going on for you, understand the patterns behind it, and find ways to help you feel more in control, more confident, and more like yourself again.
The most important thing?
You feel safe, comfortable, and able to be yourself. That relationship really matters and I’ll always prioritise that.
If you’re feeling a bit lost or overwhelmed, we can take it one step at a time.. together.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #403619
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Francesca has been really supportive and a big help to me.
Written on Jun 24, 2026 after therapy with Francesca for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Frankee is brilliant she totally understands my situation and really gets me - I couldn’t recommend or praise her enough
Written on Jan 10, 2026 after therapy with Francesca for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and coaching
Francesca has helped me so much and has helped to see how far I have come. So easy to talk to, always listens and professional. Seems to completely get my needs and understands what I am feeling!
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Francesca for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Francesca has made me glad I took the plunge. I was in a really dark and difficult place when I realised I couldn't afford to not do therapy, but Francesca has been brilliant. She is so personable, friendly, caring and supportive. It's like having a chat with a friend, but none of the baggage, I feel I can talk completely honestly and openly with her and she will be open and honest back. I also really appreciate when she explains the reasons she's deciding to integrate different types of therapy, and how she feels they will be beneficial to me. 10/10
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Francesca for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I highly recommend Francesca. She is very professional and friendly. I was able to open up with her at my first session. She makes you feel very comfortable.
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Francesca for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes