Francesca Rinaldi MBACP (Reg) CBT

Welcome... I'm a qualified integrative counsellor trained to work in different ways including CBT.
I'm also trained in other models of working, which means that I can respond flexibly and sensitively to your situation, offering different psychological tools and strategies. This is especially useful for longer term work or issues that involve greater talking through and understanding. We are all as uniquely different as are our situations, and so a flexible response offers more choice and options.

I'm currently working online and especially over the phone. Since working this way, since Covid, I have been struck and surprised especially by how effective phone work has been. Removing vision, seems to allow for greater concentration on issues, without additional concerns of being judged on appearances or self. It also provides greater flexibility for attending sessions.

have additional post degree training in Positive Psychology at Masters Level, which I am passionate about and informs my work. Positive Psychology is the study of people at their best ie: optimum functioning and flourishing. It's the study of what brings out the best in people : ie "what makes us want to get out of bed in the morning" ( Martin Seligman) .

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions you would like me to answer.

I offer a professional, flexible approach, according to your needs and situation: short term ( 6 -12 weeks), or longer term therapy. My therapy is suited to people from all walks of life.

Sometimes, all we need is to speak to someone who understands our difficulties and can help navigate through a life-stage. Sometimes it's working with longer term problems that have plagued us over longer periods of time.

Whether you are trying to cope with emotional distress, such as anxiety or depression, relationship problems, stress or otherwise, please feel free to contact me to discuss further.

How I work

I work in a combined way using strengths from different psychological trainings including person centred, CBT, REBT, Transactional Analysis and psychodynamic approaches. I integrate Positive Psychology with my work, where appropriate, as as this supports movement beyond problems and surviving to a place of flourishing and happiness.

I offer a free telephone session to talk through what you're looking for. It's a chance for you to get to know me a little and explore what you need. Call or text to arrange a convenient time ( 07866 077217) .

What I offer?

Safe space to explore ways to make positive changes in your life.

• Each session tailored to your needs.
• Sensitive perspective so you can talk through thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement
• Help identify and develop new perspectives, strategies, life tools.
• Able to draw on different approaches - one size does not fit all.

Where I work?

I currently work over the phone and online.

Outside of current Covid restrictions, I work from a comfortable, confidential private space in Bradford on Avon ( Bath side of town ie: no need to go through BoA).  Easy off street free parking.

When?

Daytime and Evening appointments available.

Who I work with?

I work with people who might not normally consider counselling but are experiencing difficulties such as:

• Low mood- wanting to feel better.
• Anxiety- Stress, Panic attacks, over worrying, worrying about specific issues, health anxiety, tendency to catastrophise, social anxiety, procrastination.
• Problems with difficult people be they in the inner circle of your life ( spouse, partner, child, friend or parent) or outer circle ( colleagues, work mates, friends).
• Addictions- alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex addiction. I am well versed in recovery programmes and with 12 steps also. I can provide emotional and practical support both as a first step or a as a support to existing agency provision.
• Problems from the past. Sometimes things from the past haunt us, or are always there in the background.
• Therapy can help come to terms with difficult experiences. It can help achieve greater understanding, perspective, support, integration all contributing to coming to terms with and moving on. Our past shapes us but it doesn't have to define us.
• Inner child work. Whilst we may be adults on the outside, some of us feel we may have parts of us that have not quite grown up and that this is unhelpful. This work helps to recognise and affirm these aspects of ourselves as well as to repair and integrate them, giving us more confidence in our ability to manage difficult or confusing feelings in a confidence but self respecting way.

• Work issues; stress, conflicts, colleagues, tribunals.
• Affairs, Separations, Divorce.
• Starting life over again.
• Feeling stuck or lost.
• Asperger's syndrome.
• Wanting more out of life.