Jane Francis, BACP

Jane Francis is a person-centred counsellor who aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings seven years of professional experience to her work.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and grief. People consult her about abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care issues, and communication problems among other concerns.

Jane uses a gentle, paced style that follows the person’s lead. Sessions tend to centre on listening, reflecting and helping people notice patterns that are getting in the way. The aim is to build understanding, reduce distress and identify small, manageable steps forward.

Alongside person-centred work she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas and mindfulness practices to help regulate emotion and strengthen self-awareness. Solution-focused tools are used when people want practical steps and clear goals to try between sessions.

She also works with Internal Family Systems ideas to help people name inner parts and bring more self-compassion into day-to-day life. Jane describes her role as supportive and collaborative - tailoring discussions to match each person’s needs and pace.

To begin, visitors are encouraged to use the site's start process and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

How these approaches work for online counselling

Jane blends person-centred work with Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas and mindfulness practices. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and following the person’s pace, helping people feel heard and understood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in attachment and emotion, which can be useful for relationship worries or strong emotional reactions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, helping with anxiety and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jane works collaboratively to decide which methods suit someone’s goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time from listening and reflection to more practical steps, depending on what the person wants to try.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and saving travel time. Online options can make it easier to join from different locations and to use shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm which formats are offered when you book. The emphasis is on making therapy fit everyday life and on choosing approaches that match real needs and goals.