Francesca Tondi, PACFA

Francesca Tondi is a PACFA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges and midlife questions. She speaks English and Italian and brings 13 years of professional experience to sessions. Francesca writes in a direct, approachable way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She sees concerns such as depression, communication problems, feelings of isolation, and struggles with control or guilt. Francesca also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment wounds, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and the fallout of separation. Her work includes helping people clarify life purpose and manage impulsivity.

Francesca draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to each person's needs. She aims to walk alongside clients with respect and compassion while helping them set realistic goals. Sessions involve talking through patterns, trying simpler ways of coping, and practising clearer communication.

Her background includes facilitation of Tuning into Teens and experience with young people, alongside lived experience as a parent. That mix gives Francesca extra insight when supporting parents who want different ways to connect with their children. She meets people where they are and shapes a plan that fits their situation.

To begin, Francesca asks about current priorities and works with clients to set achievable steps. She encourages small changes that build confidence and make daily life feel more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Francesca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood; this helps people break cycles that keep them stuck. Another approach emphasises attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how early connection styles affect current relationships and communication. These methods aim to make day-to-day interactions easier and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca works with clients to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and practical for the person in front of her.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into a busy week, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Francesca will discuss practical arrangements and help structure sessions so they fit into everyday life and personal routines.