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Frances Harry, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 16 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

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Frances Harry helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief. Frances is experienced with blended family issues, prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues.

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Frances offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard.

Background and approach

She listens first and follows each person’s pace. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding practical ways to manage day-to-day stresses. Her approach is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which means the person’s own goals guide the work.

Frances works to build trust and clarity, helping people notice options and make choices that suit them. She uses plain language and keeps the process straightforward. Over sixteen years of practice have shaped her ability to support people through change and loss.

Frances has experience helping with relationship communication and with issues that come from discrimination and past abuse. She draws on that experience to respond to each person’s unique situation. People can expect a steady, patient style and help breaking problems into manageable steps.

Frances encourages reflection alongside practical coping strategies. The aim is to find ways forward that feel doable in everyday life.

Client-focused approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experiences and goals at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens attentively and helps people make sense of their feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and issues with self-esteem.

Frances adapts this person-led approach when working remotely, encouraging clients to set goals and guide the pace. That collaborative process helps identify whether brief coping strategies or deeper exploration will be most helpful for a given concern.

Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy itself. Frances will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client’s needs, aims and preferences. She works with people to decide on the best mix of short-term tools and longer-term reflection.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful change.

What kinds of problems does Frances help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bereavement and life transitions, plus relationship and family concerns and trauma-related issues.

What is Frances' therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and person-focused. She listens without judgment and follows each person’s goals using Client-Centred Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has sixteen years of professional counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and where is she based?

Frances holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 16 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Frances Harry, BACP

Background and approach

Client-focused approaches for online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety