- Integrative approach
- Creative techniques
- Relationship focus
About Frances
Frances King is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self‑esteem and codependency. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, career changes and issues with intimacy or sleeping. Frances brings a calm, approachable presence to sessions and aims to make talking easier for people who feel stuck.
She trained as an integrative counsellor and draws on a range of ways to work, choosing methods that fit each person rather than using a single fixed approach. Her practice includes talking therapy alongside creative tools such as visualisation, imagery, symbols and sand tray work to help express thoughts when words are hard to find.
Frances has been practising in private work since 2018 and before that offered counselling supporting people through cancer treatment and their families for three years. That background informs her practical and empathetic style.
Sessions are delivered in a straightforward, non‑judgemental way that encourages honesty and exploration. She aims to create space to reflect, to practise new responses and to plan manageable steps for everyday life.
People can expect conversations paced to their needs, plus creative exercises when those feel helpful. Frances describes her role as a guide who listens, reflects and offers gentle challenges to support change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment‑based work focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early connections shape trust, closeness and fears of abandonment, and helps people notice and change repeating patterns in adult relationships.Client‑centred therapy emphasises a non‑judgemental, listening approach. The counsellor reflects and supports the person's own discoveries, which can help with low self‑esteem, anxiety and decisions about relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Frances will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that seem helpful. That collaborative process can include testing talking therapy alongside creative exercises to see what helps most.
If you prefer to meet remotely, check the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in sessions when that suits a schedule. Many people also find remote sessions let them try new ways of working, such as using imagery or guided visualisation from home, which can be a practical fit for everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Frances commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and codependency. Other areas include grief, trauma and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and approachable, with a focus on listening and practical steps. She combines talking with creative methods like imagery and sand tray work when needed.
How much experience does she have?
Frances has six years of experience in private practice and previously counselled people during cancer treatment for three years.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.