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Francesca Whitby, BACP

Francesca Whitby is a warm, down-to-earth counsellor who helps people feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck.

About Francesca

Francesca Whitby is a warm, down-to-earth counsellor who helps people feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. She creates a non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly, even when they do not have the right words yet. Francesca listens closely and offers gentle challenge to help people move forward.

She blends a Person-Centred approach with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods. That means sessions include time to explore feelings and life experience, alongside simple tools to manage thoughts and daily problems.

Background and approach

Clients often work on anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, panic, and finding direction. Francesca uses short, plain-language explanations and step-by-step strategies. Conversations look at patterns that keep problems going and at small changes that make life easier.

She aims for practical progress that fits each person’s day-to-day life. Her background includes four years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Francesca works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

People can expect a calm, straightforward approach that values honesty and collaboration. Francesca focuses on helping people feel more in control, more confident, and closer to who they want to be. Progress is taken one step at a time, at a pace that suits the individual.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403619	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Francesca lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
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

Ways of working Francesca names

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How Francesca’s approaches work online

Francesca uses a Person-Centred approach that focuses on understanding each person’s experience. Sessions give people space to tell their story while the counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what matters most.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT to offer practical tools. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and introduces straightforward strategies to manage anxiety, mood, sleep, and daily routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Francesca will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt sessions so they suit the person's needs and pace. This is a collaborative process rather than a single fixed method.

Online therapy with Francesca is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, people who prefer writing, or those who want flexible timing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Francesca help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, and difficulties with eating or sleeping.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Francesca combines a Person-Centred manner with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools, offering a warm listening space plus strategies to manage thoughts and behaviour.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Francesca is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and runs on a cancellable subscription. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.