Francesco

Dr Francesco Bernardi, DPsych

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

Registration: PYL33234

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Qualifications

Doctor of Psychology (DPsych)

City, University of London

Service Areas

Bank Underground Station

In-person & Online

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom