Francesca Sullivan , NCPS

Francesca Sullivan is a counsellor who supports people navigating grief, relationship difficulties, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other life challenges. She draws on an integrative approach, adapting methods to meet each person where they are and to suit their individual needs. Francesca places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work and aims to offer a warm, honest, and caring space where people feel listened to and respected.

Her practice is client-led, so sessions focus on whatever the client brings and proceed at a pace that feels right for them. Francesca is bereavement, grief, and loss informed, having completed additional training to deepen her understanding of how losses of many kinds can affect people. She acknowledges that grief looks and feels different for everyone and supports clients in exploring their unique experience without judgment.

Francesca uses creative counselling techniques alongside talk-based work to help express thoughts and feelings that can be hard to put into words. Techniques are selected collaboratively and might include working with images, painting or drawing, nesting dolls, collages, and creative journaling. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training and adherence to recognised counselling standards, and she brings six years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Support

Francesca uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, non-directive space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people build self-awareness, process emotions, and regain agency during times of transition or distress. She also applies solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths that move the client toward clear, achievable goals - this approach can be especially useful for addressing specific concerns like relationship patterns, stress, or short-term coping.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Francesca discusses options with each person, listens to their preferences and goals, and adjusts methods over time to ensure the work fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Francesca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit sessions around everyday life. These formats make it easier for people to access regular support from home or elsewhere, reduce travel time, and allow for different communication styles - whether someone prefers talking, typing, or a blended approach.