Francesca Browning, BACP

Francesca Browning is a BACP counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by illness, loss or life change. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Her manner is warm and straightforward to help new clients feel less alone when starting therapy.

Francesca draws on a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. She also uses solution-focused ideas to help identify clear steps forward when clients want practical ways to cope. Sessions are led by what the client needs, whether that is time to explore difficult feelings or short-term problem solving.

Her background includes work in the NHS supporting stroke and neurological rehabilitation. That experience gave her practice in helping people manage both physical and emotional changes after illness. She has also supported people facing bereavement and those affected by life-limiting conditions such as cancer.

Francesca currently works with BUPA counselling and Macmillan oncology clients and accepts referrals for a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting and caregiver stress, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

She understands that some situations cannot be changed quickly, but that talking can make feelings easier to bear. Francesca aims to help people untangle emotions, regain a sense of control and make decisions that suit their situation.

How Francesca’s approaches work online

Francesca practises person-centred counselling, which means she prioritises listening and understanding. This approach helps people feel heard when facing grief, illness or major life change. She also uses solution-focused methods that look for small, practical steps to improve day-to-day coping. That approach can suit people who want concrete ways to manage stress or to move forward from a difficult situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide whether to focus on emotional processing, practical strategies, or a mix of both. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what format will be used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around appointments, work or family life and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins if that suits a busy day, or video meetings when being face to face feels helpful. Confirm the exact session formats offered when you arrange an appointment so you can pick what works best for your routine and goals.