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Francesca Whitby, BACP

A compassionate counsellor who listens and helps people change

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Francesca

Francesca Whitby is a warm, down-to-earth counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable. She creates a non-judgemental space so people can say what they need to. Francesca listens closely and helps clients name what’s happening and take small steps forward.

She blends a client-centred approach with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using both listening and hands-on tools. That mix gives room to explore feelings and also ways to cope day to day.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her rather than fitting people into a fixed plan. Francesca has four years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her work covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD and grief.

She also supports people dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues. She attends to practical difficulties too, including sleeping and eating struggles, parenting strain, career worries and life changes like separation or ageing. Additional interests include attachment-related issues, body image and navigating kink and alternative sex culture in a non-judgemental way.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge when needed, and help to spot unhelpful patterns. Francesca aims to help people feel more in control and more like themselves again. If someone feels overwhelmed, she works at a pace that suits them.

How Francesca's approaches work online

Francesca combines a client-centred approach with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Client-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers. It is useful for people who need a calm, accepting space to make sense of feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and routines. It can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and repetitive worrying by teaching coping skills and simple experiments to test beliefs.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. Francesca will listen to what you need, discuss options and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. That collaborative decision making means the therapy can change over time as needs shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and situations. Video sessions let you work face to face, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins, while chat and messaging suit short, scheduled conversations or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs and to keep progressing between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Francesca help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and mood concerns such as bipolar, plus trauma and abuse. Relationship worries, self-esteem, grief, sleep and eating issues are also within her scope.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and conversational, with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools added where helpful. She balances listening with gentle challenge and hands-on coping strategies.
What experience does she bring?
Francesca has four years' experience working with people facing a range of mental health and life difficulties. That experience informs a straightforward, empathetic approach.
What qualifications and region are listed?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
Francesca offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Francesca?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to her availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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