Francesca Whitby, BACP
Warm person-centred support with practical CBT tools
- Non judgemental listening
- Gentle honest challenge
- Practical coping strategies
About Francesca Whitby
Francesca Whitby (she/her) is a person-centred counsellor and BACP member based in the United Kingdom. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can show up as themselves, feel genuinely heard, and begin to make sense of what they are going through. Her style is grounded and honest, with gentle challenge when it is helpful, so sessions can feel both supportive and forward-moving.
Francesca often combines Person-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. This blend creates room to explore feelings and experiences in depth while also learning practical strategies for day-to-day coping. She works with clients who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, struggling with self-worth or overthinking, facing relationship difficulties, processing trauma including domestic abuse, or experiencing panic or agoraphobia. She also supports people who are trying to understand themselves better and want a clearer sense of direction.
In therapy with Francesca, the focus is on exploring what is happening now, understanding patterns that may be keeping things difficult, and building approaches that help clients feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves again. She emphasizes the importance of a comfortable therapeutic relationship and aims to move at a pace that feels manageable, taking things one step at a time together.
Francesca often combines Person-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. This blend creates room to explore feelings and experiences in depth while also learning practical strategies for day-to-day coping. She works with clients who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, struggling with self-worth or overthinking, facing relationship difficulties, processing trauma including domestic abuse, or experiencing panic or agoraphobia. She also supports people who are trying to understand themselves better and want a clearer sense of direction.
In therapy with Francesca, the focus is on exploring what is happening now, understanding patterns that may be keeping things difficult, and building approaches that help clients feel more in control, more confident, and more like themselves again. She emphasizes the importance of a comfortable therapeutic relationship and aims to move at a pace that feels manageable, taking things one step at a time together.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francesca Whitby have?
Francesca Whitby has 4 years of experience providing therapy support.
Is Francesca Whitby a licensed therapist?
Yes. Francesca Whitby holds BACP credentials.
In which languages does Francesca Whitby provide therapy?
Francesca Whitby provides therapy in English.
Where is Francesca Whitby located?
Francesca Whitby is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Francesca Whitby as my therapist?
You can work with Francesca Whitby through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Francesca Whitby work with international clients?
No. Francesca Whitby does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francesca Whitby cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Supportive Online Therapy with Person-Centred and CBT Approaches
Francesca Whitby draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. This approach can be especially helpful when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to put their experience into words, because it starts with understanding what life feels like from the client’s perspective.She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, which focus on noticing unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and experimenting with practical changes. CBT can be useful for challenges like anxiety, overthinking, panic, and day-to-day stress, offering strategies that clients can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Francesca works collaboratively, checking in on what feels supportive, what feels challenging, and what goals matter most, so therapy can be tailored to the client’s needs, preferences, and pace.
Online therapy makes support more accessible and flexible. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family life, or changing routines while still having consistent support from a therapist.