- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Depression support
About Francesca
Francesca Tondi is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family tensions and parenting challenges. She also supports those facing depression and related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and guilt. Sessions are offered in English and Italian and Francesca works from an Australia-based practice with 13 years of experience. She holds PACFA credentialing and brings practical, down-to-earth support to each meeting.
Francesca keeps conversations simple and direct. She listens and asks questions to understand what matters most to each person. Together they develop clear, manageable steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve communication. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual.
Her background includes facilitation work with programmes focused on young people and parenting. Being a parent herself has given Francesca practical insight into parent-child relationships and the everyday pressures families face. That experience informs how she supports parents dealing with stress, caregiver strain and midlife challenges.
Francesca aims to create a respectful, sensitive atmosphere where people feel heard. She focuses on building realistic goals, improving interaction patterns and helping people find a clearer sense of purpose. The aim is steady progress, not sudden fixes.
People working on communication problems, divorce or separation, chronic illness or issues around isolation often find the sessions useful. Francesca adapts the plan as needs change, and discusses options with each person so therapy fits into their life and routines.
Approaches that guide online support and planning
Francesca works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach emphasises emotional awareness and helping people recognise their feelings, name them and respond differently. This helps with issues like anxiety, attachment difficulties and managing strong reactions.Another key strand is skills-based work that targets communication and behaviour. This involves practising ways to speak and act that reduce conflict and improve relationships, which can be useful for parenting, divorce or separation and caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Francesca discusses options with each person, listens to their goals and preferences, and adapts the plan as therapy progresses. This collaborative stance helps make sure techniques fit day-to-day life and the challenges someone brings.
The biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins between other commitments. It can also allow a shorter phone catch-up or a video session when more in-depth conversation is needed, depending on what the therapist currently provides.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francesca commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting worries and depression. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Francesca uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on listening, setting clear goals and making small changes. She tailors the work to each person's needs and pace.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of professional experience and work with programmes for young people and parents. Her own parenting experience also informs her approach.
What credential and location information is provided?
Francesca holds PACFA credentialing and is based in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Francesca?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.