- Calm non-judgemental space
- Practical skills focus
- Collaborative goal setting
About Francesca
Francesca Palazzolo is a PACFA-credentialled counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties and trauma. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling. Francesca understands that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first step easier.
With ten years of experience in Australia, Francesca draws on several well-known approaches. She blends practical skills with time to reflect, so sessions can include breathing and grounding techniques alongside talking things through. The focus is on small, useful changes people can try between sessions.
Her work includes issues around intimacy, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Francesca also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, codependency and blended family stress. She approaches these topics in a straightforward way, helping people make sense of patterns and choose different responses.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person. Francesca listens for what matters most and helps set clear, manageable goals. The result is a practical plan people can use day to day while still covering deeper emotional material.
People who prefer an approachable, down-to-earth counsellor may find her style useful. Francesca encourages questions about the process and how therapy can fit into everyday life.
With ten years of experience in Australia, Francesca draws on several well-known approaches. She blends practical skills with time to reflect, so sessions can include breathing and grounding techniques alongside talking things through. The focus is on small, useful changes people can try between sessions.
Her work includes issues around intimacy, grief, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Francesca also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, codependency and blended family stress. She approaches these topics in a straightforward way, helping people make sense of patterns and choose different responses.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person. Francesca listens for what matters most and helps set clear, manageable goals. The result is a practical plan people can use day to day while still covering deeper emotional material.
People who prefer an approachable, down-to-earth counsellor may find her style useful. Francesca encourages questions about the process and how therapy can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
PACFA · Australia
Languages
English
How Francesca's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with health challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practising different responses, often using homework tasks to build new habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and helps people understand how past connections shape current reactions, which can be helpful for intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That process is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care while managing health challenges and everyday responsibilities. Appropriately qualified therapists will help tailor the practical details so sessions suit each person's routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Francesca help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and related issues such as grief, eating and sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, mixing practical skills with time for reflection so clients can try small changes between sessions.
What background and experience does she have?
Francesca has ten years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is PACFA credentialled and practices in Australia.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.