Francesca Rinaldi
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About me
Hello..
I'm Francesca - I'm an online therapist and coach with over 16 years of experience, now specialising in supporting individuals facing three pivotal challenges:
- Drinking too much - moving forwards
- PTSD after a heart attack
- Inner Child Work - healing pain and becoming more confident
How long will it take?
I offer focused work of between 6 - 12 sessions. After our introductory call, we'll agree the number of sessions so you have an idea of how long it will take.
Reclaiming your life after drinking too much
If you're feeling ashamed or frustrated that alcohol is playing too big a role in your life I can help. Together we'll explore your relationship with alcohol and work to cut down or stop.
“Changing my life around the way I was drinking was such a huge thing. I used to be snappy in the evening and drinking. I don’t even think about it now. It’s a journey - so much, much better making changes - not spiralling “
J, Nov 2024 – 7 completed sessions
Working together in a sensitive and individual way, you will gain the tools and confidence to take control over the drinking.
Rebuilding life after the trauma of a heart attack
A heart attack is a profound wake-up call – one I experienced firsthand in 2022 when I had a SCAD heart attack. I was healthy I had no risk factors, it came completely out of the blue. It shook my confidence and brought on PTSD.
Activities I once loved, like gardening became triggers for fear and frustration. It was tough, both physically and emotionally. It took about a year to recover and there was some physical support but very little emotional and psychological and I felt very alone. I fell back on my own resources as a therapist and used the tools I teach to aid my own recovery.
As a heart attack survivor and therapist, I can help you reframe your experience. Helping you recover and pick up your life with greater meaning and growth.
Inner Child Work - healing pain and becoming more confident
Whilst we may be adults on the outside, on the inside you may feel younger - like there are parts of you that haven’t quite grown up.
Working together, we will recognise, affirm, and give voice to your inner child and to the parts that feel shame, dissociation, pain and anger. You will gain greater understanding of yourself, self compassion, and confidence.
How I work?
My online therapy and coaching sessions provide a convenient, confidential and supportive space where we can explore your situation together.
I use an integrative blend of evidence based techniques:
- CBT
- REBT
- Positive Psychology
- Transactional Analysis
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Approaches
Getting started...
Give me a call or send me an email to arrange a short chat. It's a chance for you to get to know me a little and explore what you're looking for, and to see if I can be of help.
With best wishes - Francesca 07866 077217.
Training, qualifications & experience
- TEAM CBT Intensive Aug 2023
- TEAM CBT Levels 1 and 2 2022
- Mental Health First Aid Trainer MHFA 2019
- Treating complex trauma with Internal Family Systems 2019.
- IFS and Personal Stories 2018.
- CBT/REBT December Diploma 2016 - College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.
- CBT Anxiety Management 2015
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency 2013
- Registered Member of BACP
- Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology ( University of East London) 2012
- Motivational Interviewing 2010
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling ( CBT, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis) 2009
- Psychology of Vision - Steps to Leadership 2007
- Certificate in Counselling Theory 2000
- Certificate in Counselling Skills 2000
- BA Hons Degree 1980
Experience
- Coaching for Heart Attack Recovery.
- NHS staff counsellor.
- Addictions Recovery- alcohol, drugs, sex addictions.
- Teacher Mindfulness Meditation.
- Mental Health Rehabilitation - residential Social Work.
- Stress Management.
- Coaching for work.
- Natural Health practitioner.
- Parenting
- Media experienced in film production.
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
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I work online and offer appointments in the day, afternoon and some evenings. Do get in touch to find out more..
Further information
Call for a no obligation call to talk things through and see if I can help.
Thanks
Francesca
07866 077217
