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Francesca Whitby, BACP

Francesca Whitby is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck.

About Francesca

Francesca Whitby is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. She welcomes clients who struggle with low self-worth, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depression, and everyday problems like sleep and eating issues. Francesca uses clear, down-to-earth language so people know what to expect from the first conversation.

She works in a warm, non-judgemental way that encourages honesty. Francesca listens carefully and offers gentle challenges to help people see patterns and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Clients get time to talk and space to reflect while also learning practical strategies for day-to-day life. Francesca blends Person-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so sessions can include both exploration and short exercises or tasks to practise between meetings. This mix is useful for mood concerns, anxiety, relationship patterns, and adjusting to life changes.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of topics such as parenting pressures, grief, intimacy-related worries, anger, career decisions, ADHD and commitment issues. Francesca aims to help people find clearer thinking and small, manageable steps forward. Francesca has four years of experience and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

She works with people in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. If someone feels uneasy about starting therapy, she offers a straightforward, supportive approach to ease the first steps.

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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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Person-Centred care and practical CBT online

Francesca uses Person-Centred Therapy to create an accepting, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them and be heard without pressure. This approach is helpful for building trust, exploring feelings and working through issues like low self-worth and relationship worries.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and trying small practical strategies to change them. CBT tools can help with anxiety, panic, sleep problems and managing mood day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. She adapts sessions over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls let conversations feel closer to face to face, phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or a quieter environment is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins or flexible contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on real progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Francesca address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and trauma-related issues as well as relationship problems, self-esteem, grief and parenting pressures.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and down-to-earth, combining a Person-Centred way of listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools to tackle patterns and day-to-day coping.

What is her background and experience?

She has four years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and brings a straightforward, compassionate manner to sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people living outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom only.

What session formats are available?

She runs video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.