Francesca Tondi , PACFA

Francesca Tondi is a PACFA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict and parenting challenges. She also supports people coping with depression, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and caregiver stress. Francesca speaks English and Italian and practices in Australia.

Francesca writes simply and listens carefully. She treats people with respect and compassion and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to identify what matters most and to find small, practical steps forward.

Her background includes many years working in psychological settings and direct experience supporting parents and young people. That lived experience shapes how she talks about parent-child dynamics and the everyday pressures families face. Francesca draws on proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work.

When people come with relationship problems she focuses on communication, boundaries and repair. For anxiety and stress she helps unpack patterns, reduce overwhelm and build coping strategies that fit daily life. For chronic illness, caregiving strain or long-term pain she helps people find manageable routines and ways to preserve energy.

Francesca aims to make therapy practical and achievable. She collaborates with each person to build a plan that suits their goals and lifestyle. The approach is steady, respectful and focused on helping people feel more in control and connected.

Approaches that guide online care and fit your life

Francesca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to keep sessions focused and practical. One common approach she applies helps people understand attachment and abandonment patterns by looking at how early relationships shape current reactions; this is useful for relationship worries and recurring trust issues. Another approach targets anxiety and stress by breaking down unhelpful thought and behaviour cycles into small, testable steps that reduce overwhelm and build coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Francesca collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans so therapy remains relevant and usable in everyday life.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing, need flexible timing, or want brief ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.