- Person-Centred approach
- Practical CBT tools
- Calm and straightforward
About Francesca
Francesca Whitby is a counsellor who aims to make coming to therapy straightforward and down to earth. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in self-worth, or stuck in repeating patterns. Francesca uses plain language and a calm, honest manner so conversations feel natural rather than clinical.
She draws on Person-Centred counselling alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, giving both space to explore feelings and tools to manage day-to-day life. That mix means sessions can focus on understanding what underlies a problem and on practical steps to feel steadier between meetings. Francesca listens closely, reflects what she hears, and will gently challenge unhelpful patterns when needed.
People come to her with issues such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, sleep or eating concerns, and struggles with mood, anxiety or ADHD. She also supports people coping with change, career worries, intimacy-related concerns and codependency. Francesca places importance on building trust first and then working at a pace that suits each person.
Her approach is collaborative: she helps people identify patterns, set small goals and try practical strategies between sessions. The focus is on helping someone feel more in control, more confident and more like themselves again. Francesca keeps the tone honest and approachable, and aims for therapy to feel manageable and useful in everyday life.
Approaches you can use in online counselling
Francesca uses a Person-Centred way of working that focuses on listening, understanding and creating a supportive space. This approach helps when someone needs time to make sense of feelings, build self-trust and feel heard.She also brings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. CBT gives simple, practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful thinking patterns between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Francesca will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will adapt the balance between listening and practical tools as needs become clearer.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for regular continuity and for trying practical strategies in the context of everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francesca commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and a range of other concerns including codependency and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Person-Centred counselling with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), offering a warm, listening space alongside practical coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Francesca has four years of experience working with people on issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and mood conditions.
What credential does Francesca hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Francesca if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English within the United Kingdom context.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
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 Francesca?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.