Francesca Browning, BACP

Francesca Browning welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety or life changes. She is a BACP counsellor who aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, with straightforward listening so clients can be heard and understood.

She works in a person-centred way that focuses on what matters most to each individual. That approach seeks to create a calm space where clients can talk through intense feelings and begin to untangle them. Francesca aims to help people feel more in control and clearer about choices they face.

Her background includes work in the NHS providing physical and emotional rehabilitation to people after stroke and with neurological conditions. She also has experience supporting people coping with bereavement and those affected by life-limiting illness, including cancer.

Francesca currently works with BUPA counselling and with Macmillan and oncology clients, alongside people presenting with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns and self-esteem difficulties. She describes a relaxed and empathic approach that avoids judgement.

She understands beginning therapy can feel daunting and says she aims to put people at ease. Conversations tend to focus on the client’s priorities, helping them feel less alone and more able to manage difficult feelings.

Practical next steps are straightforward: complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her, then schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Person-centred and solution-focused approaches online

Francesca uses client-centred methods that prioritise being listened to without judgement. This approach focuses on the person’s own concerns and feelings, helping them feel heard and less alone during difficult moments.

She also draws on solution-focused techniques that aim to identify small, practical steps forward. This can suit people who want clear, short-term goals and ways to manage stress, anxiety or practical problems such as work or parenting pressures.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Francesca will work with each person to decide whether to emphasise listening and emotional support, or more goal-directed solutions. That choice is based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family and other commitments.