Francesco

Dr Francesco Bernardi

Counseling Psychologist

“I offer online therapy via video-call (Skype, Zoom, etc) or phone. EMDR can also be offered online.”

About Me

I offer online therapy, making professional support accessible from your own comfortable space. Sessions are available via video-call or phone, creating a confidential environment for exploring your concerns. I also provide EMDR online, a focused technique to help process challenging experiences. This flexible approach is ideal if you value convenience and effective support tailored to your schedule.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, practical pace: we set clear short-term goals, test small changes in daily life, and bring focused processing when memories or patterns feel stuck. From my London base I work remotely in English or Italian, using secure video or telephone so the frame stays predictable and confidential. You can expect a mix of structured skill-building, gentle exposure and guided processing that we tailor week to week, with brief reflections or exercises between meetings to track progress. This suits adults and couples seeking practical, trauma-informed change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

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

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly

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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

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

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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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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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

City, University of London

Service Areas

Bank Underground Station

In-person & Online

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom