Francesca

Francesca Sciandra

Counselor

I'm an integrative therapist, counsellor, and hypnotherapist offering online sessions. My areas of expertise are relationship difficulties, sexual issues, anxiety and trauma. My approach to therapy is compassionate, supportive, and insightful.

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About Me

I provide a compassionate, supportive space. Here, we can explore relationship difficulties, sexual issues, anxiety, or trauma. As an integrative therapist, I draw on various approaches, including hypnotherapy. This helps you process complex feelings and gain insightful understanding. For those seeking accessible online support, I offer practical ways forward. We can navigate challenges together, fostering lasting well-being.

Approach

In our work I focus on gentle exploration of patterns in relationships, sexuality, mood and stress, helping you notice what keeps you stuck and what can shift. Therapy blends talking, grounding exercises and guided relaxation to manage anxiety, process traumatic memories and rebuild confidence in intimacy, with brief between-session tasks to try out new responses.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy

Registrations


UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Trainee Psychotherapist

Service Area


In-person and Online in Bristol

In-person & Online

Clifton

Bristol, Bristol

United Kingdom

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