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 holistically delve 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’ll provide a supportive environment to process and heal from the profound impacts of adverse childhood experiences and developmental trauma.

• Trauma healing and processing - Through gentle and compassionate exploration, we’ll work to integrate and heal from challenging life experiences and their ongoing impacts.

• 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.

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.