Hi, I’m Francesca. I provide integrative therapy and counselling for anxiety, relationship challenges, and sexual issues. I specialise in helping people process and heal from anxiety and other difficulties affecting their relationships and sex lives.

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    My approach to therapy is compassionate, supportive, and insightful. I meet my clients with acceptance and non-judgment.

    You might experience a complex mix of thoughts and feelings when you begin therapy. It's common to think — 'I know what's wrong with me, but I don't know how to change.' or ‘I’m worried about opening up to someone, but I need help.’

    Challenges I help with include:

    • Managing stress and overcoming anxiety
    • Exploring and resolving relationship issues and difficulties
    • Resolving sexual issues, including sexual shame and sexual difficulties
    • Exploring attachment issues, including anxious, avoidant, and disorganised patterns of relating to others — these are sometimes called ‘commitment issues’ or ‘abandonment issues’
    • Improving emotional regulation and resolving issues, including anger and jealousy
    • Processing developmental and childhood trauma, including healing from childhood abuse and neglect

    I also help with frequently related issues, including:

    • Treating forms of depression, including major depression
    • Overcoming low self-confidence and low self-esteem
    • Overcoming feelings of isolation or loneliness
    • Resolving sleep problems, including insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety

    Book a consultation with me here.

    Education and Training

    • Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling, The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy
    • Diploma in Analytical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC) and Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH)
    • Diploma in Mindfulness Life Coaching, Mindfulness in the UK
    • Certificate in Hypnotherapy Supervision, Yorkshire Hypnotherapy Training — approved by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC)
    • Foundations of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Beckley Academy
    • Dreaming on Purpose with Luigi Sciambarella, The National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy
    • Qualified meditation practitioner and teacher with a focus on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Insight Meditation practices

    Professional Body Memberships

    • Registered Practitioner and Acknowledged Supervisor, General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR)
    • Associate Member, The National Society of Talking Therapies (NSTT)

    My practice follows the ethics, codes of conduct, and standards of practice set forth by The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC).

    Languages Spoken

    • English