About me
Hi, my name is Franco. I am an integrative therapist working online and face-to-face in London Bridge SE1.
Therapy is a brave step towards self-awareness, healing and change. I provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment where we can explore what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life, offering space for reflection and personal growth.
My practice is integrative which means I draw from different psychotherapeutic approaches to inform my work and tailor the therapy to your needs. Some of the theories I draw upon are psychodynamic, person-centred, existential, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice.
My work is underpinned by the belief that human beings are fundamentally relational and that our wellbeing is greatly influenced by the quality of our connections with others. I work collaboratively, building a strong alliance where exploration, self-acceptance and growth can be facilitated in ways that suit each client's individual needs.
While initial reasons for seeking therapy will be different for every client, I believe that therapy can support you in expanding your self-knowledge and help identify blocks that may be getting in the way of enjoying life in a more fulfilling way.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc in science, an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling, and a Master’s in Integrative Psychotherapy.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and work in accordance with their ethical framework.
I work in an affirmative way with clients from diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations & gender identities. Alongside my private practice I support clients in a specialised LGBTQ+ psychotherapy service.
I offer face-to-face (London SE1) and online sessions in English and Spanish.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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.
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.
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
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial free of charge 15-minute online meeting where we can discuss working together. This will also give us an initial opportunity to go through any questions you may have about starting therapy.
Sessions are 50 minutes each. Fees are payable by bank transfer.
I have a limited number of reduced-fee spaces, please enquire for current availability.
