Francesca Browning is a BACP-qualified counsellor (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) who works in a person-centred way. She creates a warm, supportive and nurturing environment and listens without judgement or prejudice to whatever feels most significant to the person seeking support. Francesca believes that being heard can help people feel understood and less alone.

She has a background in the NHS, providing physical and emotional rehabilitation to stroke and neurologically impaired patients. Francesca also has counselling experience supporting clients through bereavement and working with people affected by life-limiting illnesses such as cancer. She currently works with BUPA counselling, Macmillan and oncology clients.

Francesca supports a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. As a female, older, liberal therapist, she brings an empathic and relaxed approach to her work, drawing on three years of clinical experience.

She understands that certain situations or life-changing events can become overwhelming and lead to intense feelings. Although it may not always be possible to change the situation, Francesca offers a non-judgmental, warm and empathic space to help untangle emotions, regain a sense of control and make decisions. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and she aims to put people at ease and help them feel less isolated on their journey.