- Person-centred approach
- Couples counselling qualification
- School counselling experience
About Francesca
Francesca Martin is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 17 years of practice. She has worked with young people, adults and couples across schools and counselling agencies. Her main concerns include relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Francesca trained as a person-centred counsellor and also holds an additional qualification in couples counselling. She has experience in school counselling and in agencies that focus on alcohol-related issues. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and also practises as a counselling supervisor.
In sessions she uses a person-centred approach, listening without directing decisions. She prefers a practical, down-to-earth style that helps people talk through what matters. That may include looking at patterns in relationships, managing stress, or working through bereavement and loss.
People who contact her often want help with relationship tensions, parenting pressures, blended family issues, or the knock-on effects of trauma and addiction. She can help explore options and clarify next steps rather than telling someone what to do.
Her background in schools means she is used to helping clients with practical pressures and emotional strain tied to daily routines. She has also supported people with career concerns, compassion fatigue, and long-term health or caregiving stress. Francesca aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for everyday life.
Client-centred work and online sessions
Francesca practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The approach aims to help people make sense of their feelings and find practical options for change. It is often used for relationship strains, anxiety, grief and general life transitions.She also brings her experience from couples counselling into one-to-one work, helping clients consider patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect day-to-day life. That perspective can support people dealing with blended household tensions, communication problems or commitment concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will talk with clients about goals and preferences, and they will choose together how to proceed. This collaborative process helps shape whether sessions stay focused on short-term coping or move into deeper relationship themes.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit around work and family routines, reduce travel time and make short check-ins possible. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if someone prefers a phone conversation or to reduce bandwidth.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, stress and anxiety, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as addictions and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and helping clients find their own options. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational rather than directive.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of experience working in schools and counselling agencies with young people, adults and couples.
What credentials and region does she work from?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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