- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment work
About Francesca
Francesca Palazzolo is a PACFA credentialled counsellor in Australia with 10 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career strain and coping with life changes.
Francesca uses straightforward conversations to help people name what is causing distress. Sessions focus on skills to manage strong emotions, reduce worry and set practical goals. She draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs in the room.
Her approach includes acceptance and commitment ideas to help clarify values and take action. Cognitive behavioural strategies are used to change unhelpful thinking and build useful routines. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect present behaviour.
Francesca offers a calm, direct style and encourages clear, step-by-step work. She supports clients wanting help with addictions, codependency, commitment and communication problems. She also works with people facing domestic violence, separation, blended family challenges and caregiver stress.
Sessions are conducted in English from Australia. Francesca asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Francesca often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based actions even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships - how early bonds and expectations can shape current conflicts and intimacy struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Francesca works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques so sessions remain practical and goal-focused.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help make therapy fit around study, shifts and work by removing commute time and making scheduling more flexible. It can also allow shorter check-ins when people need a quick review, and it can reduce the need to be on camera if that helps with concentration. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your routine and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her approach?
She uses practical conversation, skills training and goal-setting drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-based methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialled with PACFA and practices in Australia.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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