Frances Carpenter

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UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist, MSc, PGDip, BSc.

About me

I am a UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist specialising in trauma and abuse recovery. If the effects of trauma or abuse are still shaping your life, I can help. I support adults recovering from domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, childhood abuse and neglect, complex PTSD and codependency. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, reduce your symptoms, rebuild confidence and self-trust, and help you create healthier relationships and lasting change.

I also work extensively with post-separation abuse, including the psychological impact of family court processes, harassment, and high-conflict co-parenting. I will support you to minimise re-traumatisation, maintain boundaries, manage emotional and physiological reactions, and navigate hostile interactions with greater confidence.

People often tell me they appreciate my warm, down-to-earth, and straightforward approach. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation between two people, where you feel heard, understood and supported, but also gently challenged when it helps you move forward.

If this sounds like the sort of thing you are looking for, I'd love to hear from you. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • UKCP Registered Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapist
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Middlesex University)
  • MSc. Psychology (University of Liverpool)
  • BSc. (Hons) Psychology (University of Plymouth)
  • Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) Training with Dr. Ramani Durvasula (PESI)
  • Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Certification Program: Mastering Specialised Trauma Care for Survivors (PESI)
  • Trauma Certification Training (PESI)

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£75.00 per session

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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