- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Francoise
Francoise Nicoloff is an AHPRA-registered practitioner with over 40 years of professional experience in Australia. She speaks English and French and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, depression and anger. She also supports clients facing grief, sleep problems, career concerns and mood difficulties. Francoise aims to be respectful and sensitive in her manner.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small, practical steps they can try between meetings. She uses client-centred methods that keep the person’s preferences central, along with mindfulness techniques to help manage strong feelings and attention. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify immediate, achievable goals.
Francoise has worked across many settings during her career, bringing long experience with common life stresses and relationship strains. She helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, family of origin issues, immigration challenges and compassion fatigue. She also supports people managing ADHD, impulsivity and attachment concerns.
In practical terms she talks through coping strategies, breathing and grounding skills, and ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts. Sessions often include agreed small tasks to try between meetings so progress can be noticed and adjusted. The emphasis is on clear conversation and finding what helps in day-to-day life.
People can expect a calm, direct style that focuses on workable changes rather than on jargon. Francoise encourages a steady pace and regular review of goals as work proceeds.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. Online sessions using this approach aim to let the client set the pace and topics while the therapist offers practical feedback and guidance.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity. Delivered online these techniques can be practised together in-session and then used at home to manage sudden anger or intrusive thoughts.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Francoise will collaborate with the client to test different approaches and pick what suits their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as progress is made.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them here. Online meetings can make it easier to keep to a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Francoise uses her therapeutic approaches to focus on clear strategies you can try between sessions, so online work is organised around usable steps rather than long theory.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
She supports people who lose their temper with close others, who feel building resentment, or who live with someone else’s anger. Anger is offered alongside related concerns such as stress, anxiety and relationship strain.
What is her general therapy style?
She works in a conversational, practical way using client-centred and solution-focused methods. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of life stresses, mood issues and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.