Frances Palmer-Thompson
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About me
Hi, I’m Fran, an accredited integrative counsellor here to support you through life’s twists and turns. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and facing difficult thoughts and emotions can be a challenge. If you’re finding it tough right now, please know that it’s perfectly okay to seek help—I understand, and I’m here to offer a listening ear and genuine support.
In my practice, I provide a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether you’re dealing with the pain of grief, the weight of anxiety, the shadows of depression, or relationship complexities, our sessions are tailored to help you navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll work to unpack, understand, and address these issues at a pace that feels right for you.
I know that opening up can feel daunting, like opening a whole can of worms, but it’s also a powerful step towards clarity and healing. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and client-focused, ensuring that you feel heard and supported every step of the way. In our sessions, we’ll create a path forward that aligns with your unique journey, helping you find peace and resilience.
When you’re ready, let’s connect to explore how I can assist you. Your well-being and personal growth are my priorities, and I’m honoured to be part of your journey toward a more fulfilling life.
Training, qualifications & experience
My background equips me to provide specialised and empathetic support:
- NCFE Levels 2 and 3 in Counselling Skills – Building a strong foundation in effective communication and client engagement.
- Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling from Newman University, Birmingham – This program has allowed me to develop a holistic approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques to meet each client’s unique needs.
- Level 4 Certificate in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) from Birmingham City University – This additional training has deepened my understanding of supporting clients with sight loss.
- Accredited Sight Loss Counsellor – Offering specialised support for individuals navigating the challenges of visual impairment.
These qualifications and experiences enable me to bring a compassionate and skilled approach to our sessions, ensuring you receive the support tailored to your specific needs.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£30.00 - £40.00
Additional information
I do offer free 20 minute discovery calls.
The initial assessment will cost £30 however an individual counselling session will cost £40.
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