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Francesca Whitby, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Francesca Whitby offers a calm, accepting space for people feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. She welcomes those wrestling with low self-worth, relationship problems, grief, or big life changes. Francesca is clear and down to earth in sessions, and she helps people find practical steps to feel more like themselves.

She draws on person-centred principles to listen closely and to create a non-judgemental atmosphere. That approach gives people room to bring what they find hard to say.

Background and approach

Francesca also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which adds straightforward tools to manage day-to-day patterns and thoughts. In practice she blends reflection with practical work. Sessions often involve talking through what’s happening, spotting unhelpful patterns, and testing new ways of coping between meetings.

This combination suits people who want both understanding and concrete ideas to try. Francesca has four years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, anger, career stress and intimacy-related matters.

Sessions are available online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The initial steps are simple: select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Francesca blends person-centred work and CBT online

Francesca uses person-centred therapy to create a warm, accepting space where people can speak freely and be heard. That approach focuses on listening, empathy and helping someone feel understood before moving on to change.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, which is a practical way to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to shift mood and behaviour. CBT tools often help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and patterns that get people stuck.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca will work alongside each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the balance of listening and practical techniques as therapy progresses.

Online work is offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. Video calls let people talk face to face, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging allows for ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit everyday life.
What kinds of problems does Francesca work with?
She helps people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD. Other areas include trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, eating and sleeping concerns, and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm and non-judgemental with a practical edge. Francesca listens closely then offers gentle challenge and CBT-based tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
Francesca is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Francesca?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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