Francesca Di Genova , BACP

Francesca Di Genova is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. She offers a respectful, non-judgmental and personal space where people can examine the personal difficulties that have brought them to seek support.

With a background in psychotherapy and psychological assessment, Francesca has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, depression, addictions, personality-related difficulties, low self-esteem, social and interpersonal problems, family challenges and behaviors that feel hard to manage. She combines professional attentiveness with clear communication and empathy to tailor interventions to each person's circumstances.

Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral principles, which focus on how thoughts, emotions and actions interact, helping clients to identify unhelpful mental patterns and develop alternative ways of thinking and coping. She also adopts a humanistic, client-centered stance, placing particular value on the therapeutic relationship as a key factor in change. Francesca aims to support practical strategies for coping with life changes while attending to the unique needs and goals of each individual.

Combining client-centered care with CBT in online sessions

Francesca uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected. This approach involves noticing and testing the automatic thoughts that influence mood and action, and practising practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic and low mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression and difficulties with stress or unhelpful habits.

Alongside CBT, her client-centered, humanistic approach prioritizes a warm, accepting relationship and meeting each person where they are. This style supports exploration of self-esteem, relationship concerns, identity and life changes, with the therapist collaborating responsively to each client's needs and pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Francesca will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences and circumstances, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to match individual needs.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people juggling work, family or mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins or access support from different locations while still working with a therapist on evidence-informed strategies and the therapeutic relationship.