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Frances King, BACP, NCPS

Frances King works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, low self-esteem and depression.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
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About Frances

Frances King works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, career questions, ADHD and major life changes. Frances is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises from the United Kingdom.

She brings six years of practice experience alongside earlier work supporting people affected by cancer.

Background and approach

Frances aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak freely about difficult feelings. She uses a gentle, conversational style and listens for what matters to each person. Frances describes her approach as creative and flexible.

Alongside talking, she may introduce visualisation, imagery, symbols and sand tray techniques when words are hard to find. This variety helps people access feelings and make sense of painful experiences. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. When couples ask for support, she works to improve communication or to guide an amicable separation if that is the choice. People choose Frances for straightforward, practical steps and compassionate listening.

She aims to help clients build clearer ways of coping and move towards more satisfying relationships and daily life. Her work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	374721	December 2026
NCPS	NCS23-05406	November 2026

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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

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How Frances uses talking therapies online

Frances commonly blends attachment-based ideas with client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns, and can help with intimacy, abandonment and trust issues. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening without judgement and following what the person brings to the session, which helps people who need steady emotional support and space to make sense of things. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practise more helpful ways of thinking and acting, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Frances will talk with each person about their goals and try different ways of working until they find what fits. She works collaboratively and adjusts methods to match the client’s needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler if bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make therapy more flexible for work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What problems does Frances help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger and low self-esteem, as well as grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and conversational. Frances offers empathic listening and practical, down-to-earth ways to work through issues.

How many years has she practised?

Frances has six years of practice experience, plus earlier work supporting people affected by cancer and their families.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds NCPS, and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Frances meets clients by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.