Francesca Whitby, BACP

Francesca Whitby (she/her) is a person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom who blends warm, non-judgemental listening with practical therapeutic tools to help people move forward. She offers an accepting space where clients can explore difficult feelings and experiences without pressure, alongside gentle challenge and guidance to support change. By combining person-centred values with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, Francesca provides both reflective space and concrete strategies for day-to-day coping.

Her practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia, as well as those managing relationship difficulties, trauma including domestic abuse, grief, parenting pressures, and life transitions. Francesca also works with concerns such as low self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, body image, sleeping and eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar and depression, anger, career worries, and blended family or communication problems.

Recognised for a warm, honest, and down-to-earth manner, Francesca prioritises the therapeutic relationship and helps clients identify patterns behind their difficulties. She aims to help people feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves by exploring feelings and developing practical skills. Francesca holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings four years of clinical experience to her work. She progresses at a pace that suits each person, taking therapy one step at a time alongside the client.