- 20 years experience
- Supports grief and loss
- Focus on codependency
About Francesca
Francesca Manzi is a counsellor with more than 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and she focuses on helping people manage grief, depression, stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing chronic health issues and cancer-related concerns.
She has a particular interest in codependency and in helping adult children of emotionally immature parents. She works with people who have lived with narcissistic abuse and helps them make sense of those experiences. Francesca draws on her lengthy background in health and social care to inform her approach.
Before training as a counsellor, Francesca worked in nursing, midwifery and foster care. Those roles gave her practical insight into illness, end-of-life care and the strains placed on carers and families. That experience shapes how she listens and responds in sessions.
Francesca’s style is straightforward and calm. She helps people talk through what feels overwhelming and find manageable steps forward. Sessions aim to build clearer boundaries, steadier coping and a stronger sense of self.
People who come for support can expect a collaborative pace. Francesca will work with each person to set goals and revisit them as progress is made. She welcomes international clients and offers sessions in English.
Practical therapeutic approaches and online support
Francesca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distressing emotions and life changes. One approach she draws on focuses on understanding patterns in relationships and behaviour to help recognise codependent dynamics and set clearer boundaries. Another common method involves working through grief and loss in small, paced steps so people can process feelings without becoming overwhelmed.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Francesca will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process means the approach can change as the work progresses.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins from wherever the client is based. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francesca commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include compassion fatigue, chronic illness and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is calm and practical. She helps people talk through difficult experiences and find small, manageable steps forward.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Francesca spent years working in nursing, midwifery and foster care before becoming a counsellor. That background informs her understanding of illness, end-of-life concerns and caring roles.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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