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Francesca Martin, BACP

Francesca Martin is a counsellor with 17 years of experience who works from a person-centred perspective.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Francesca

Francesca Martin is a counsellor with 17 years of experience who works from a person-centred perspective. She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Francesca has worked in schools and agency settings, and she has particular interest in relationship matters.

Her background includes many years as a school counsellor and roles at agencies supporting people with alcohol-related issues. She also holds an additional qualification in couples counselling and a CPD certificate in online and telephone counselling.

Background and approach

Francesca has practised with young people, adults and couples and she is an experienced counselling supervisor. In sessions she listens without directing and helps people find their own options. The approach is warm and accepting, with space to talk through difficult feelings and decisions.

She helps people name what is causing stress and work out practical ways to cope with it. Francesca supports people with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addiction and self-esteem. She also works with issues such as ADHD, attachment and communication difficulties, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

Her experience means she can draw on different settings and practical tools when it feels useful. People who choose Francesca often want a calm, non-judgemental listener and someone to help them reflect on next steps. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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BACP	53980	March 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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Francesca names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Person-centred counselling online and practical options

Francesca practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and creating an accepting space. This approach helps people explore feelings, relationships and life changes at their own pace and can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns.

She has additional training in couples counselling and in online and telephone counselling, which informs how she adapts conversations for remote formats. That experience supports work on communication, intimacy-related issues and coping strategies when face-to-face sessions are not possible.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will collaborate with each person to decide which style and techniques suit their goals and preferences. Together they check what is helping and adjust the way they work as therapy progresses.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can fit short check-ins or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family or travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Francesca work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. Additional focus areas include addiction, self-esteem, ADHD and carer stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred style that emphasises listening and empathy. The aim is to help people find their own options and make sense of difficult feelings.

What is Francesca's professional background?

She has 17 years of experience working in schools and counselling agencies, and has worked with people affected by alcohol-related issues. She is also a counselling supervisor.

Which professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription 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 therapist availability.