Francesca Polini , BACP

Francesca Polini is a counsellor who draws on attachment and psychodynamic ideas in her work. She holds BACP accreditation, speaks English and Italian, and has five years of clinical experience. Francesca brings an international perspective from living in several countries and appreciates how culture shapes identity.

She uses an integrative style rather than a single method. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in the room. Conversations often look at how early relationships influence current patterns, and at the feelings underneath stress, anxiety or low self‑esteem.

Many people come to her for help with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, or depression. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and chronic illness. Her aim is to help people understand repeating patterns and make choices that feel more comfortable and doable.

Francesca mixes talking therapies with approaches that attend to deeper, sometimes unconscious material. She can use guided imagery and hypnotherapy where appropriate, or Jungian ideas about symbolism and meaning for people who find that helpful. The pace is set by the client and tailored to their needs.

Her practice accepts international clients in the United Kingdom and uses a subscription model that you can cancel at any time. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How different therapeutic approaches work online

Attachment‑based work looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current bonds. Online sessions explore these patterns through conversation, helping people notice recurring behaviours and try new ways of relating. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on unconscious feelings and past influences that shape present difficulties. In an online setting this can mean discussing dreams, memories and repeated reactions to get clearer about what drives stress or relationship problems. Client‑centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and relies on active listening and empathy. It is helpful for rebuilding self‑esteem and for people who need a calm space to speak and be heard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to fit a person’s goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where pacing and technique are agreed together rather than imposed.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging offers practical flexibility. Video allows face‑to‑face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quieter environment is available. Live chat and text messages suit shorter check‑ins, people who prefer typing, or those who need to fit therapy into busy days. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care across locations and time zones.