Frances King , BACP, NCPS

Frances King is a UK-based counsellor who offers a flexible, compassionate approach to therapy. She is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and holds NCPS credentials that reflect professional training in counselling. Frances has been in private practice since 2018 and previously spent three years supporting people undergoing cancer treatment and their families, work she describes as deeply rewarding.

Clients tell her she is very easy to talk to. She creates an empathic, non-judgmental space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored, drawing on personal experience of life’s highs and lows to inform and deepen the therapeutic work.

Trained as an integrative counsellor, Frances blends talking therapy with creative methods such as visualisation, imagery, symbolic work and sand tray therapy to help clients access and express feelings when words are hard to find. She provides both individual and couples counselling, working to improve relationship connection or to support an amicable ending where that is the agreed aim.

Frances’s practice is adaptable, aimed at helping people move forward toward a more fulfilling life by combining practical skills and emotional understanding tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Frances integrates several evidence-based approaches into her online work to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can help with attachment issues, intimacy concerns and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and helping clients find their own solutions; it is useful for improving self-esteem, navigating life changes and building emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often applied for anxiety, stress, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Frances draws on her integrative training and creative methods such as visualisation and sand tray work to tailor sessions to each person or couple, and she will work with clients to decide which techniques best fit their goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Frances is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and accessibility for those who prefer remote sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy around other commitments and access support from different locations.