- Years in practice
- 13
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Frances
Frances Dallison is a UK counsellor who helps people wrestling with stress, anxiety, low mood and parenting concerns. She uses a straightforward, warm style to help clients understand what is happening and make practical changes. Her work is aimed at people coping with relationship strain, grief, addictions and life transitions.
With 13 years of experience, Frances adapts her approach to each person. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing patterns, and uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking in the here and now.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are also offered to support emotional regulation and reduce stress. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client. Frances listens for underlying themes such as attachment or abandonment and helps people explore how those patterns affect day-to-day life.
She keeps explanations plain and links insight to small practical steps a person can try between sessions. Frances is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly shown as BACP. That credential is shown to reflect her professional standing in the UK.
People come to Frances for help with relationship difficulties, parenting worries, career stress, eating and addiction concerns, or simply feeling stuck. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and review progress over time. Her approach suits people who want thoughtful reflection paired with actionable strategies.
Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that fit modern life.
What Frances works with
Everything Frances lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Frances helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Frances lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Attachment-based work helps people understand how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses. This can be useful for anyone noticing repeated issues with closeness, abandonment or trust. Cognitive behavioural therapy, often shortened to CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural experiments to change mood and functioning in the short term. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Frances will discuss different methods and work with the client to choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative effort and approaches can be blended or adjusted over time as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls enable a face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins, reflection between sessions and written records of coping ideas. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Frances
What kinds of concerns does Frances help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and family issues, parenting worries, grief, addictions and related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and conversational, combining reflection on patterns with practical exercises from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience working with a wide range of presenting issues and adapts methods to match each person's needs.
Does she hold any credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Frances offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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