Francesca Di Genova

Francesca Di Genova is a counsellor who blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas. She offers a calm, respectful space to talk through what feels hard right now. Francesca speaks English and Italian and practises in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Francesca focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression and anger. She also supports people managing relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief and addictive behaviours. Additional areas of attention include panic, social anxiety, avoidant personality patterns and the sense of emptiness that can come in midlife.

Her way of working gives weight to the therapeutic relationship. She uses client-centred ways of listening to understand a person’s experience, then draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and actions. Sessions tend to be practical and grounded, with space to reflect and to try different coping ideas.

Francesca brings eight years of professional experience and background in psychotherapy and psychological assessment skills. That experience informs how she notices patterns and suggests small, testable changes. She aims to be clear and communicative while remaining empathic and non-judgemental.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Francesca encourages a short conversation to outline concerns and agree next steps. She works collaboratively, helping people plan small changes that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Client-centred and CBT approaches for online therapy

Francesca uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide online conversations. Client-centred therapy focuses on being listened to and understood without judgement, which helps people feel more able to talk about difficult emotions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports people to test and change small unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will meet someone where they are and discuss different ways of working. Together they decide what fits the person’s goals, preferences and practical needs, and adapt the focus as progress is made.

Please check the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for people to use video or audio in a way that suits them. Registered or accredited professionals can draw on these approaches to support day-to-day coping and reduce the impact of stress and anger.