TESTIMONIALS
CLIENT STORIES
CLIENT
‘Before I began counselling with Francesca I felt stuck in a negative and repetitive loop of thoughts and behaviours that I couldn’t seem to get out of on my own, no matter how much meditation or exercise I did or self-help books I read! Speaking to someone I didn’t know about how I was feeling and what I was thinking really helped me to move forward and become unstuck. Francesca created an open, healing and non-judgemental space that allowed me to explore my issues honestly and look at them in a kinder, more loving and accepting way. It’s hard to explain how things changed but they did and after only 6 sessions I felt far more confident in myself and my decision making process and ready to end my sessions with Francesca. Although, it is something I would definitely go back to if I felt the need to again! It was entirely worth the investment.’.
CLIENT
'Francesca is warm, understanding and so kind. She really helped me get back on my feet after feeling low for some time and unsure of where to turn. With her encouragement and kindness, I have the strength I need to carry on putting the ideas we talked about into practice. I would highly recommend Francesca to anyone that needs a helping hand or just someone to talk to.
I will definitely not hesitate to ask you for help again if I need it!'
CLIENT
'From getting in touch with Francesca, she was very approachable and I felt at ease straight from the beginning. I had face to face therapy and the clinic set up with COVID around was very well thought out and I felt safe going there. I had weekly sessions for about 6 months and each session I explored and learnt something new about myself and my emotions. I was very reserved and shy after a break down of a relationship and felt particularly vulnerable. Francesca & I explored what experiencing them was like in a safe space and being comfortable with what I was feeling and that it was okay to feel these things. She helped me get through a really dark time and I am thankful I didn't have to go through it alone.
Thank you!'
CLIENT
“Numb, distant, unhappy, lost, worthless, directionless, self-destructive, self-doubting, helpless, angry, hurting - these were just some of the feelings and emotions I was experiencing last September. The covid-19 pandemic didn’t help but I had been like for a while. I was existing but I was completely and utterly numb and detached from loved ones and everything else that as going on around me. I realised I needed help and reached out to a few counsellors I’d found online after doing a bit of research.
Francesca was the only counsellor who responded. Not only that, she did so very quickly and with the kind and caring empathy you can come to expect from her. Even when we went into full lock-down Francesca found alternatives to continue the face-to-face counselling sessions that are so vitally important.
Francesca has helped me immensely. She provided a safe space which allowed me to express myself freely without fear of being judged. She expertly guided me through each session getting me to explore my feelings and emotions. She dug deep to help me identify the root cause of those feelings and emotions and helped me make sense of everything going on inside my mind. Opening up to Francesca was liberating, it lifted a huge burden I had been struggling with for a long time.
If you seen any of the feelings or emotions I have described in yourself then unburden yourself, speak to Francesca. She helped me and I can vouch for the fact that she can definitely help you too!”
CLIENT
I started talking to Francesca after my Nan died and I suddenly found myself becoming very negative about my life. Francesca made it so easy for me to open up and became a massive part of my life helping me work through my problems. She helped me to understand where my thoughts and feelings originated from and helped me to challenge my negative thoughts without ever making me feel judged. There have been so many things she has said to me that I remind myself of daily that help me work through my own emotions. She has completely changed my life.
Thank you so so much. You have been such a big part of my life and I wouldn’t be where I am without you! And knowing I can speak to you again if I ever need to is helping me stay calm and positive now I haven’t got my security blanket of speaking to you.
CLIENT
I'm so grateful for the counselling sessions I had with Francesca. We worked together over a period of 8 months during a time that was really turbulent for me. I originally reached out to her because I wanted support with a financial situation that was impacting my mental health and over the weeks during our sessions she helped me to unpack the threads that were attached to this situation, which has had the most profound effect. She held me in her counselling sessions lovingly, firmly and always with compassion and kindness. I would recommend her to anyone looking for support and clarity in their lives.
CLIENT
“At a very rough patch in my life, I decided it was time to seek help and support from a counsellor and I came across Francesca. From the first session to the last; she provided a safe space where I never felt judged, but guided me into understanding and accepting feelings that I had never truly processed. This allowed me to turn a page and see the world in a new way, for which I'll forever be grateful!!!
Her passion for counselling is obvious from the moment you meet her, and she has an unquestionable ability to truly listen and make you feel heard. I'd recommend Francesca to absolutely anyone!"
CLIENT
I had counselling sessions with Francesca for over a year and a half. During that time, I was able to explore so much and understand so much about myself and my feelings, and even now there are some things that we talked about and that Francesca helped me with that I use as tools every day. She is so kind and committed during the sessions. Whilst I don’t have counselling with her anymore, she is so approachable that I know I could go back to her in future if I needed to - whether or not I am in as bad a place as I was when I first started seeing her. I’ll always be grateful for how Francesca has helped me and would definitely recommend her to anyone.