- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
About Frances
Frances King is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with young adults and others on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, grief and career concerns. Frances also supports people facing family problems, trauma and abuse, and those dealing with intimacy-related issues and sleep difficulties.
She uses a mix of talking therapy and creative methods to help people find what feels useful. That can include visualisation, imagery, symbols and sand tray work alongside conversation. Frances describes her practice as flexible and practical, adjusting the approach to what the client needs in the room.
Frances spent several years supporting people going through cancer treatment and their families before moving into private practice in 2018. That experience informs her calm, grounded way of working and her focus on everyday concerns like parenting, career shifts and coping with life changes. She draws on attachment ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful.
Sessions are intended to be straightforward: talk about what is happening, notice patterns, try out small changes and use imagery or exercises when words are hard to find. She can also work with couples on relationship issues or support an amicable separation if that is the couple's choice.
Frances works in English and is registered with BACP and NCPS. International clients are not currently accepted. If someone is unsure whether her style fits, she invites them to complete an initial matching step online before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting. It can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns and patterns that keep repeating in relationships. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens and reflects so the client can make sense of their feelings and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Frances will discuss different methods with the client and make choices together based on the person's goals and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps pinpoint whether talking, practical exercises or creative methods will be used more in sessions.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are in use, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break and making it simpler to keep regular appointments around study or work. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, imagery work and CBT techniques to an online setting so progress can continue when meeting remotely.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Frances support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, grief and career or life change concerns. The list also includes trauma, family problems, sleep issues and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she work with clients?
Her style blends talking therapy with creative techniques like visualisation, imagery and sand tray work. Frances adapts methods to suit individual needs and what helps someone express themselves.
What is her professional background?
She has six years in private practice and several years supporting people through cancer treatment prior to that. That experience informs her approach to grief, family strain and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Frances?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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