Francesca Browning

Francesca Browning is a BACP counsellor who aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety or changes in their relationships and life. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space and listens to what matters most to each person. Her manner is warm and straightforward, helping clients feel heard and less alone as they work through difficult feelings.

Francesca uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client’s experience and what they want to change. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to help identify practical steps and small goals that can bring faster relief. Sessions tend to be conversational and driven by the client’s priorities rather than a fixed agenda.

Her background includes work in the NHS providing physical and emotional rehabilitation for people after stroke and with neurological conditions. She has supported clients facing bereavement and those affected by life-limiting illnesses, including cancer, and works with oncology clients through counselling partnerships. This practical experience informs a steady, empathic approach.

Francesca works with a broad range of concerns such as depression, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem and career-related stress. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver strain, codependency and relationship breakdown.

Starting therapy can feel daunting and Francesca aims to make the first steps easier. She helps people untangle emotions, consider options and set manageable goals for change.

How her approaches work for online therapy

Francesca uses client-centred counselling, which focuses on understanding the person in front of her. This approach means she listens without judgement, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and priorities. It is often helpful for people dealing with grief, low mood and attachment concerns.

She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, practical changes that can make day-to-day life easier. That approach looks for strengths and clear next steps so clients can start trying things between sessions and measure progress on concrete goals.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Francesca will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a client’s needs and preferences, and can adjust the balance between listening and practical tasks as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care around medical appointments or work commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to help clients balance therapy with everyday responsibilities.