Francesca Polini, BACP

Online approaches that focus on trauma and attachment

Francesca uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people reduce the ongoing impact of past harm. This approach looks at how traumatic memories and reactions affect daily life and works on gradual, manageable ways to change those responses.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another core strand of her work. It focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early attachment experiences can shape trust, boundaries and communication in adult life. Sessions aim to build new relational habits and a stronger sense of safety in connections.

She also works in a Client-Centred way, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space where a person’s priorities guide the work. That approach suits people who want to explore feelings, make decisions or find clearer meaning in their experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Francesca will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods that match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when writing helps reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or caregiving commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful, goal-oriented work.