Frances Fraser , BACP

Frances Fraser is a counsellor who focuses on women's issues and everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She offers a calm, listening space for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed and for those adjusting to big life changes. Frances encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while they work through difficult feelings and decisions.

Frances uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s own goals at the centre of each session. Conversations move at a practical pace and aim to build clearer thinking and steadier coping skills. She helps people talk through family tensions, parenting pressures, workplace stress and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Her eight years of professional experience have included work with depression, attention deficit hyperactivity issues and problems related to addiction and isolation. Frances also addresses body image, attachment and family of origin questions that often come up alongside mood concerns. She takes a straightforward style and focuses on what someone can do between sessions.

Sessions are available in English and can suit those juggling busy schedules or living outside the United Kingdom. Frances frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients to set achievable short-term goals as well as longer-term changes.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Frances recommends a short matching questionnaire to help identify priorities before scheduling an initial session. This helps make the first conversation feel more focused and useful.

Client-led care online with practical options

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client lead the conversation. This approach is often useful for stress, self-esteem struggles, family tensions and relationship concerns because it follows what matters most to the person.

In practice Frances encourages people to name one or two clear goals and then tests simple strategies together. Sessions focus on building everyday coping skills and on steps someone can try between sessions to make life more manageable. Figuring out the right approach is collaborative - the counsellor and client review what helps and adapt as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is good for a face-to-face feel, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, and they help people connect from different locations.