Francesca Sciandra

Through compassionate and supported exploration, therapy can be a space for transformative healing and change, empowering you to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

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

• ‘I’m worried about opening up to someone, but I need help.’

• ‘I feel anxious, and it’s affecting the quality of my life and my relationships with others.’

• ‘I am struggling in my relationships, and I don’t know what to do.’

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

• ‘I'm frustrated — I keep doing the same thing, but I’m unsure why.’

As an integrative therapist, I strive to create a nurturing environment tailored to your unique needs and goals. I provide an accepting and non-judgmental space for you to explore the things that are important to you. I’m here to support you every step of the way as you discover lasting, positive change.

The most common challenges I help people with include:

• Exploring and resolving relationship issues and difficulties

• Exploring attachment issues, including anxious, avoidant, and disorganised patterns of relating to others — these are sometimes called ‘commitment issues’ or ‘abandonment issues’

• Overcoming low self-confidence and low self-esteem

• Improving emotional regulation and resolving issues, including anger and jealousy

• Resolving sexual issues, including sexual shame

• Coping with stress and overcoming anxiety

• Processing developmental and childhood trauma, including healing from childhood abuse and neglect

I also help with frequently related issues, including:

• Treating forms of depression, including major depression

• Overcoming feelings of isolation or loneliness

• Resolving sleep problems, including insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety

I am trained in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and I can support you in processing and integrating psychedelic experiences and non-ordinary states of consciousness.

An integrative approach to healing

My approach blends therapeutic modalities, including humanistic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, parts therapy, hypnotherapy, and inner child work.

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

I offer therapy and counselling for individuals and couples. This empathetic and collaborative therapeutic space is designed to empower you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.

How we can work together

Online Therapy for Individuals and Couples

I work exclusively online for individual and couples therapy. Sessions are typically weekly at a set time, creating the consistency and continuity that allows meaningful change to unfold. Short-term therapy may be the right approach if you are looking for support during a period of difficulty or would like to focus on a specific issue. Medium- or long-term therapy is more exploratory and creates space for fundamental shifts in your inner world and relationships. Learn more about online therapy ⟶

In-Person Couples Intensives

For couples ready for concentrated work, I offer 2-day couples therapy intensives in Bristol or select locations across the UK, including London. This format often appeals to couples who feel stuck despite previous therapy attempts, who are navigating a significant crisis or transition, or who simply want focused time away from daily life to reconnect and rebuild. Learn more about couples intensives ⟶

Book your consultation

I offer a free 20-minute phone or Zoom consultation to explore if we are a good fit.