Frances Dallison

Frances Dallison is a UK-based counsellor who helps people manage anger alongside related concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship or family difficulties. She has 13 years of practical experience and works with issues including addiction, grief, parenting strain and eating or body image problems. Frances uses a calm, straightforward manner to help people feel heard and understood before working out what to do next.

She works in an integrative way, combining different psychological approaches to suit each person. Frances draws on psychodynamic thinking to look at past patterns and attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes.

Sessions focus on helping people make sense of their feelings and learn tools to cope day to day. Techniques might include noticing thoughts and reactions, experimenting with new ways of communicating, and trying mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm. The emphasis is on collaboration and small steps that feel manageable.

Frances is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That registration is noted as part of her professional details. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients when arrangements permit.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Frances commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas when working with people online. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anger, anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns from earlier relationships and how those patterns show up now, which can help with attachment and longstanding reactions.

Many people find that these approaches work well together. Frances aims to work collaboratively so the therapy fits the person's goals and preferences. She will discuss different ways of working and agree on techniques to try based on what seems most helpful for the individual.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can cut travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or suit quieter surroundings if that helps concentration. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises and mindfulness practices so they work well in a remote setting.