Francesca Harland-Davis, BACP

Francesca Harland-Davis brings warmth, humour, and grounded honesty to her therapeutic work, believing that healing grows from being truly seen rather than judged. She specialises in supporting neurodivergent and disabled people, drawing on lived awareness of how exhausting masking, burnout, and feeling simultaneously "too much" and "not enough" can be. Francesca creates a space where clients do not need to explain why their brain works the way it does - she already understands and meets people where they are.

In sessions she begins with a simple check-in about the week - what has felt overwhelming, frustrating, or unexpectedly positive - and then gently explores what is coming up, whether that is difficulties with focus, burnout, relationships, self-doubt, or a sense that the world is not set up for one’s needs. She emphasises working with each person’s brain rather than forcing strategies designed for others, using small, manageable steps, creative problem-solving, and practical tools to reduce overwhelm and build boundaries.

Francesca also helps clients recognise and shift unhelpful patterns without judgement, and supports them to unlearn shame about being "too much" or "not enough." She adapts each session to what the client needs in the moment - sometimes structured work, sometimes open processing - and aims to co-create a therapy experience that fits the individual rather than fitting people into a pre-made box. Francesca is a BACP member - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating recognised professional standards in counselling practice.

Practical, evidence-based approaches for online neurodiverse care

Francesca uses evidence-based techniques that are practical and adaptable to different ways of thinking. She often employs cognitive-style strategies that focus on breaking tasks into manageable steps, building concrete tools for overwhelm, and developing skills to improve focus and daily functioning - approaches that suit people dealing with burnout, anxiety, or executive function challenges.

She also works with trauma-aware practices that explore recurring patterns and the stories people tell about themselves, aiming to reduce shame and create new ways of relating to difficult memories and emotions. In addition, Francesca brings a neurodiversity-affirming orientation that values different wiring and adapts strategies rather than trying to force a neurotypical mould.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca partners with each client to identify which techniques feel helpful, adjusting methods to match goals, preferences, and changing needs over time. She supports clients in testing practical tools and refining them together.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to work around mobility, energy, and scheduling needs. These options allow clients to access consistent support from registered professionals in ways that fit day-to-day life and personal capacity.