- Practical coping skills
- Gentle, direct listening
- Values-based change
About Francesca
Francesca Palazzolo is a counsellor with PACFA credentials and ten years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship strain. She helps those dealing with trauma, intimacy concerns and grief, and addresses issues like self-esteem, sleep problems and career stress. Francesca aims to make starting therapy less daunting and values the courage it takes to begin.
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to build a space where people can talk without feeling judged. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not jargon. Francesca works at a pace set by each person.
She draws on a mix of therapy styles to suit different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when unhelpful thoughts and behaviours get in the way. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to notice values and make small changes. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns from early relationships that affect current connections.
Francesca also uses client-centred listening and skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for emotion regulation when needed. She adapts methods to suit someone's situation rather than forcing a single model. This makes the work feel relevant and doable.
People come to Francesca for a wide range of concerns, including codependency, addiction and communication problems. She offers a calm, practical style and focuses on what people can try between sessions. If you're unsure where to start, she helps pick the first small step.
How therapy approaches shape online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions aligned with what matters to them. It supports change through small, values-driven steps rather than trying to stop every difficult feeling. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that developed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, which can clarify why some responses repeat in adult life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca uses a collaborative process to match methods to a person's goals and situation. She will talk through options, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try talking from a familiar setting while still working on the same skills and reflection tasks used in face-to-face sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Francesca help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Other concerns include addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, focusing on clear, practical steps. She listens in a client-centred way and tailors methods to each person.
How much experience does she have?
Francesca has ten years of professional experience working in counselling and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds PACFA credentials and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Francesca?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.