Francesca Di Genova, BACP

Francesca Di Genova is a UK-based therapist who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice, combining psychotherapy training with psychological assessment skills. She works in both English and Italian and aims to offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where people can explore the challenges they are facing and identify practical ways to feel better.

Francesca integrates cognitive behavioral therapy - often called CBT - as a core framework, helping clients see how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact and how changing unhelpful thinking can reduce emotional distress. Alongside CBT she adopts a humanistic, client-centered stance that places strong emphasis on the quality of the therapeutic relationship, believing this connection is a central element of effective therapy. Francesca is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Her experience covers a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety and panic attacks, depression, addictions, personality-related issues, low self-esteem, social and interpersonal difficulties, family challenges and other complex presentations. She works collaboratively to tailor approaches to each person - offering clear, communicative, and empathetic support aimed at realistic change and improved coping in everyday life.

How Francesca Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online

Francesca combines cognitive behavioral therapy and a client-centered approach to support people working through a range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify patterns in their thinking and behaviour, then experiment with small changes to reduce anxiety, depression, panic and related difficulties. Client-centered therapy prioritises the relationship and the person’s experience, offering empathy, genuine engagement and space for exploration to build self-understanding and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca works with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time rather than prescribing a single method. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment fits the person as well as their presenting issues.

Online therapy with Francesca is delivered through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so people can access support around work, family or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar settings and use different communication styles depending on what feels most comfortable and effective.