Frances Harry, BACP

Frances Harry is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 16 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and the pressures of life change. She also supports people affected by compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, relationship strain and family concerns. Frances works with young adults and people facing prejudice, seasonal affective disorder or sexual assault aftermath.

Frances aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly. Sessions focus on listening first and then finding practical ways forward. She pays attention to what matters most to each person and moves at a pace that feels comfortable.

Her approach is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which places the client’s experience at the heart of the work. That means the counselling follows the person’s priorities rather than a fixed checklist. The therapist reflects understanding and helps clients find solutions that fit their lives.

Frances has particular experience supporting people through blended family issues, relationship communication, prejudice and discrimination, and the effects of sexual assault. She also works with those who struggle more during the darker months with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Beginning therapy with Frances typically involves talking through immediate concerns and setting manageable goals. She encourages small, realistic steps and reviews progress regularly so the work stays relevant and useful.

How Client-Centred Therapy translates to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room and aims to reflect their experience back in a clear way. It involves empathic listening, open questions and helping the client to lead the conversation. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and grief by prioritising what the client wants to work on.

The same Client-Centred principles guide how therapy is organised online. The therapist will check in about what matters most and adapt the pace and topics to the client’s needs. Finding the right approach is a shared process - the therapist and client decide together what feels most helpful and make adjustments as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when travel is difficult. Online sessions can make it easier to attend from different locations and can reduce time spent commuting. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you can choose what suits your schedule and circumstances.