Francis

Mr Francis Pelekelo, MSc

Professional Counselor

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I’m a qualified counsellor based in Zambia with over ten years' experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, career challenges, and relationship issues.

About Me

I work with adults and couples in Zambia navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Approach

My approach is person-centered and culturally sensitive, drawing on CBT and solution-focused techniques to build practical coping skills.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

Marriage & Couples Counselling Family therapy Relationship issues Pre-Marital Counselling Career Counselling Anxiety & stress management Depression & mood disorders Trauma & PTSD Grief & loss Adolescent/youth counselling Life transitions & career counselling Identity, self-esteem, belonging Burnout & work stress

Services Offered:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counselling

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

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  • Divorce Counselling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • 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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  • Learning Support

    Specialised assistance for children or adults with learning difficulties, building strategies to succeed in education and daily tasks.

  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Groups
  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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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  • Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

Professional Title:

  • Professional Counselor

    A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc)

University of Zambia

Year: 2019

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

The University of Zambia

Year: 2015

Certificate in Counselling Studies

University of Zambia

Year: 2025

Memberships

Pan African Psychological Union (PAPU)

Associate Member

Membership: 2026-3932

Service Areas

Frank Online Counselling

Online Only

Lusaka

Zambia

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