About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling to find balance, or seeking clarity amidst difficult emotions? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate these feelings on your own. I’m here to offer you a warm, welcoming space to explore, heal, and grow.
I am an integrative counsellor dedicated to supporting you with compassion, understanding, and care. My goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and rediscover hope, all within a safe and non-judgmental environment tailored to your unique needs.
What to Expect from Counselling
Counselling is more than just a conversation—it’s a journey toward understanding yourself and creating a fulfilling life. Here’s what you can expect when we work together:
A Safe, Confidential Space: Share your thoughts and feelings openly in a warm, trusting environment where you are truly heard and valued.
Personalised Support: You guide our sessions, moving at a comfortable pace and focusing on what matters most to you.
Empowering Insights: Together, we’ll explore your emotions and experiences, uncovering insights that help you feel more connected and in control.
A Path to Healing: Whether you’re managing stress, processing past challenges, or seeking clarity, I’ll walk alongside you to foster growth and hope.
A Caring Connection: Our therapeutic relationship is built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, creating a foundation for meaningful change.
How Counselling Can Transform Your Life
Counselling offers a powerful opportunity to break free from the weight of emotional challenges, negative thoughts, or unresolved experiences. Through our work together, you can:
- Gain a clearer understanding of your emotions and thought patterns.
- Develop tools to manage stress and challenges with confidence.
- Heal from past experiences that may be holding you back.
- Cultivate self-compassion and a stronger sense of self.
- Create positive, lasting changes that align with your hopes and dreams.
Getting Started
I understand that starting counselling can feel like a big step. That’s why I offer a free 45-minute introduction session to help you feel comfortable and explore how counselling can support you. This no-obligation session is a chance to meet, discuss your needs, and see if we can work together. It’s a gentle way to begin your journey in a warm, welcoming space.
Take the First Step Toward a Better Tomorrow
You deserve to feel understood, empowered, and hopeful. If you’re ready to explore your thoughts and emotions in a caring, supportive space, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to process your challenges, embrace the present, and build a future filled with possibility.
Please feel free to reach out to book your free 45-minute introduction session or learn more about how counselling can support you. I offer flexible appointments to suit your needs and am committed to making our work together feel welcoming and meaningful. Contact me or visit www.francescasullivancounselling.co.uk to take the first step toward a calmer, more connected you.
You’re not alone—let’s start this journey together.
My Experience
I have over 6 years of experience working with various problems. These include:
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Carer support
- Childhood experiences
- Depression
- Jealousy
- Relationship and family issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-worth
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related challenges
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I am committed to personal and professional development. I undertake regular additional training to enhance my practice, ultimately benefiting my clients.
- Creative Counselling Interventions Pathway
- Creative Counselling-Interventions with Nesting Dolls
- Walk & Talk- Therapy in The Outdoors
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
- Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
- Grief and Bereavement Counselling Diploma
- Level 1 - Foundation Certificate in Grief and Loss
- Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Grief and Loss
- Pet Bereavement Counsellor Diploma
- Attachment Theory Diploma
- Inner Child Healing Diploma
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Diploma
Over the past 6 years, I have been a volunteer counsellor at Mind and Place2be (supporting children from the ages of 5 to 12) and a listening volunteer at Samaritans.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£55.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial 45-minute introduction session. This time is spent getting to know each other, a space to share what has been happening for you and how we can best work together.
Face-to-face: Sessions are £55.00 for 50 minutes. I rent two beautiful rooms in Leatherhead and Bookham. (close to Ashtead, Cobham, Fetcham, Oxshott and Dorking). We can discuss availability in our introduction session.
Online: Sessions are held using Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, or FaceTime and are £55.00 for 50 minutes.
Telephone: Sessions are £55.00 for 50 minutes.
Walk and Talk: Sessions are £60.00 for one hour. These sessions can be held around Leatherhead, Ashtead, Cobham, and Bookham. Where we meet can be agreed upon in our introduction/ first session.
I offer a reduced price based on your personal circumstances. We can discuss this in our introduction session.
I offer both short and long-term counselling.
When I work
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I offer flexible session times to work around your life commitments.
Further information
“Our grief is as individual as our lives.”
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
I am a bereavement, grief and loss informed counsellor.
Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, whereas grief can apply to every area of our lives. Anything from losing a precious item to a beloved pet.
I have experienced grief and loss myself and understand these effect everyone in different ways. I understand there is no right or wrong way to process a loss and I offer a space to explore yours with you.
Creative Counselling
Creative counselling combines talking therapy with creative techniques. They can offer support to communicate thoughts and feelings you find difficult to put into words.
The creative technique we work with are tailored to support your specific needs. I will explore these with you first to make sure you comfortable using them.
Some of these creative techniques can include:
- Working with images/photos/symbols
- Painting/drawing
- Nesting dolls
- Collages
- Creative journaling
