Hi, I’m Francesca

I am a calm and approachable BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & Social Worker.

I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for you to open up - a space you do not have to edit yourself, put on a brave face or hold it all together.

I provide cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for various mental health difficulties. Some of the common problems I help with are:

  • Trauma-related difficulties

  • Low mood and depression

  • Stress and burnout

  • Low self-esteem

  • Anxiety

  • Women’s health-related difficulties (including fertility, perinatal, premenstrual and peri-/menopause)

I have a particular interest in supporting women during the perinatal period and understand perinatal mental health difficulties from both professional and personal experience.

I am also mum to a child with special educational needs and I am keen to support parents/caregivers, particularly those raising children with special educational or additional needs, as I genuinely understand the realities of that journey.

My professional journey

I started my journey over a decade ago as a volunteer mentor at a youth centre. I then worked as a support worker on psychiatric inpatient wards and in the community before qualifying as a social worker. I have 10+ years experience of working within various services in the mental health, adult and children’s social care sectors, with 8 of those years as a registered social worker. My experience as a social worker has deepened my understanding of trauma and attachment, and has provided me with invaluable knowledge and skills that I draw upon within my therapy. I am also a Practice Educator with experience of supervising student social workers.

My journey began from a passion to help people. Social work aligned with my values of providing holistic, person-centred, compassionate care without judgement. I bring these values to my role as a therapist where I am passionate about helping people navigate barriers that prevent them from moving forward. I have chosen to offer therapy through my private practice so I can deliver timely therapy that is individual to each person.

Outside of the therapy room

I am a mum of two beautiful daughters that keep me very busy! I enjoy keeping active by going to the gym (have been guilty of developing the Hyrox bug) or running. I have recently developed a bit of an obsession with hot yoga and pilates! I absolutely love reading and getting lost in a good book. And I enjoy going on spa days to relax and take some time out from the hustle and bustle of life and parenthood.

  • PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies (Level 2 BABCP Accredited) University of Greater Manchester

    Stage 1 Practice Educator Greater Manchester Social Work Academy

    Social Work MA Manchester Metropolitan University

    English BA University of Liverpool

  • BABCP

    I am an accredited member of the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies). BABCP-accredited members have met rigorous standards of training and experience in CBT. They are committed to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, ongoing supervision, and professional development. You can find more information on the BABCP and BABCP-accredited CBT therapists here: Who are we? – BABCP

    SWE

    I am registered with SWE (Social Work England). SWE is a specialist regulatory body for social workers. You can find more information about SWE here: Social Work England

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