- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Speaks English and Italian
About Francesca
Francesca Di Genova is a BACP counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, self-esteem difficulties and anger. Francesca also supports those facing grief, trauma, addiction and career-related worries. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Francesca uses a client-centred way of working that places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of sessions. She combines this with cognitive behavioural ideas that look at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. In practice she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding to them.
People who come for help often want clearer strategies to manage panic, social anxiety, sleep problems or the exhaustion that comes from caring roles. Francesca talks through everyday patterns and practical steps to reduce distress. She explains techniques in straightforward language and practices them together in session.
Her background includes psychotherapy and psychological assessment skills. That experience informs her choice of interventions and how she monitors progress over time. She aims to keep sessions focused and practical while also respecting what each person brings.
Francesca notes particular interest in issues linked to identity and relationships, including LGBT concerns, intimacy-related problems and the strain of family dynamics. She also works with people who say they feel empty, stuck in midlife, or who have avoidant personality traits.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a respectful relationship and listening closely to what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on understanding how situations feel and what the client wants to change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practising different responses to reduce distress such as anxiety, panic or sleep disruption.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Francesca will discuss which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process and adapts the focus as things progress.
Session logistics should be checked before booking. The original profile does not specify formats, so please confirm the current session options when you arrange a meeting. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or home life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so practical steps from therapy are easier to follow.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with related to anger?
She lists anger among many concerns and helps people facing anger alongside stress, relationship problems or grief.
What is her main therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in psychotherapy and assessment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.