Francoise Nicoloff , AHPRA

Francoise Nicoloff offers support for stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self‑esteem, depression and life changes. She helps with relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger and mood disorders. Francoise also assists people facing career decisions, ADHD issues, compassion fatigue and questions about life purpose and money. She greets each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Francoise uses plain talking and careful listening to work out what a person needs. She adapts sessions to each individual rather than following a fixed script. Her approach is practical and focused on small, achievable steps. Clients can expect a calm, steady presence and space to say what matters most to them.

Over a 40 year career Francoise has worked across a range of concerns and settings in Australia. She is registered with AHPRA. That experience informs how she helps people manage anxiety, depression and trauma-based reactions. She draws on several therapeutic methods to match the problem at hand.

Sessions can emphasise present-moment awareness and breathing techniques to reduce stress. Other times the work focuses on clear problem-solving and short-term goals. Where trauma has played a part, conversations are paced to suit the person and to reduce overwhelm.

Francoise speaks English and French. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and offers practical guidance on how to begin therapy.

How Francoise's approaches work online

Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them find their own solutions, which suits worries about self‑esteem, life choices and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and settle racing thoughts. These techniques are useful for anxiety, sleep problems and managing mood swings because they can be practised between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francoise will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process helps shape each plan as things change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is helpful for face‑to‑face conversation and non‑verbal cues. Phone sessions are easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check‑in. Chat and messaging let someone send thoughts between meetings and can suit people who prefer typing. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family and daily life.