Francesca Sciandra

When you’re ready to begin therapy, you might experience a complex mix of thoughts and feelings. You might be thinking —

• ‘I know what’s wrong, but I don’t know how to change.’  

• ‘I'm not sure what’s wrong, but I don’t feel good about myself.’

• ‘I'm frustrated — I keep doing the same thing, but I don’t know why.’

Hello, I am Francesca. I provide an accepting and non-judgmental space for healing and change.

As an integrative therapist, I strive to create a compassionate and nurturing environment tailored to your unique needs. My approach blends various therapeutic modalities, allowing us to delve holistically into the core issues impacting your well-being. This empathetic and collaborative space is designed to empower you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. I’m here to support you every step of the way as you explore new perspectives and cultivate lasting, positive change.

My areas of expertise include:

• Anxiety, depression, and low self-confidence - We’ll work together to develop coping strategies and understand the root causes of these challenges to cultivate a more positive mindset and self-acceptance.

• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties - Whether you’re struggling with loneliness or complex relationship dynamics, I’ll help you develop healthier patterns of relating to yourself and others.

• Overcoming childhood abuse and neglect - I provide a supportive environment for adults to process and heal from the challenging impact of adverse childhood experiences and developmental trauma.

• Intimacy and sexual well-being - I provide a supportive space to explore sexual difficulties and sexual shame, helping you cultivate a more harmonious and fulfilling intimate life.

• Attachment issues, including anxious attachment - I’ll help you understand and overcome unhealthy attachment patterns, fostering secure attachment and more fulfilling relationships.

• Sleep issues - We’ll address the underlying factors disrupting restful sleep and establish sustainable solutions for better sleep to overcome insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety.

• Integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness - For those who have experienced psychedelic or altered states, I offer guidance in processing and integrating these profound experiences.

• Exploring and making sense of life’s changes and challenges - Through compassionate exploration, we’ll process life’s experiences, difficulties, and transformations to support your well-being.

My approach combines various therapeutic modalities, including hypnotherapy, somatic methods, humanistic counselling, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practices, and inner child work.

Hypnotherapy and hypno-psychotherapeutic counselling use the power of hypnosis and talk therapy to access and resolve deep-rooted issues, facilitate personal growth, and create lasting positive change.

Together, we’ll embark on a transformative journey tailored to your unique needs and goals, empowering you to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

How we can work together

Short-term therapy or counselling may be the right approach if you are looking for support during a period of distress or difficulty. Medium or long-term therapy is more explorative and can help you understand your life, your relationships, and the patterns you’ve experienced.

Sessions typically happen weekly at a set time that works for both of us. I offer daytime and evening availability.

Book a consultation or contact me to get started.