Frances Fogg , BACP

Frances Fogg is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She offers a calm, respectful approach and encourages people to draw on their own strengths. Frances reminds clients that taking the first step into therapy is an act of courage and she values meeting people where they are.

With five years of professional experience Frances supports people through practical talking work. She listens for how past experiences affect day-to-day life and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations cover feelings, relationships, and coping skills that can be used between sessions.

Frances pays attention to issues around attachment and communication. She also works with those facing chronic pain, illness or disability, and supports people dealing with caregiver stress. Pregnancy and childbirth concerns, social anxiety and workplace stress are also within her remit.

Women seeking help for life purpose, isolation or mood difficulties may find her approach relevant, as she includes women’s issues among her focus areas. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients set the pace and direction of the work.

Sessions are offered in English and are designed to be straightforward and practical. Frances explains options clearly and helps people plan next steps so therapy fits into everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Frances draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking, identifying patterns and building coping strategies. One common approach she uses centres on understanding how past relationships shape current reactions - this helps when attachment or communication problems affect daily life. Another strand focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and mood issues, teaching short exercises and routines people can use between sessions to manage stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Frances works with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they try things, review what helps, and adjust the plan so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexible options for different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging suits people who prefer writing between appointments. These choices make it simpler to fit therapy into work and family life while keeping progress steady.