Lucía M. Francés Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered MBACP
Unlock your potential and find your path to wellbeing with Lucia M. Frances Counselling & Wellbeing. Together, we'll explore your inner resources and create a life filled with meaning and purpose. With my support and guidance, I'll empower you to create the life you deserve.
Sessions available in both languages English and/or Spanish
+44 7918 136982
lucia@luciafrancescounselling.com
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Meet Lucía M. Francés
Lucía is a Integrative Psychotherapist specialised in helping people overcome emotional challenges. With a compassionate and personalised approach, Lucía creates a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. She believes that each person's journey is unique, and therefore, she tailors her therapy to meet the individual needs and goals of each client. Lucía has experience in individual and somatic informed trauma therapy, and she has helped many people achieve emotional wellbeing.
About Me
I strive to provide the best in-person and online counselling services to my clients. Since I finished my degree in Psychology in 1995, I have worked with adults from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities to help them develop both personally and socially.
I have worked over 20 years in different sectors; 12 years as a career officer coaching and training personal & professional skills, in Education as a Personal & Developmental Tutor in the Justice System, as a Learning Support Assistant in a college working with individuals with learning difficulties.
Training to become a Psychotherapist and Counsellor has being the most exciting and daunting journey. I have and continue to explore my past, my trauma wounds, my conditions of worth, my shadows so I can help you to explore yours. I must admit that it is a daunting journey but the reward is great and allows you feel better in your skin.
I enjoy working with people as it fulfills my sense of belonging and my purpose in life. Foremost I love working with YOU because I learn so much from you, myself, others, life and the world.
My approach is a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches with a focus on your individual strengths and abilities. I believe that by understanding your needs and values, I can help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Education
2023-2024
CPCAB L5 Diploma in Somatic - Informed Trauma Therapy
BCTS
This post-graduate training brings together Psychodynamic theory and cutting-edge trauma research and practice within the growing field of post-traumatic growth and somatic Psychology.
2021-2023
CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
This qualification gives you the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings. It provides you with a framework that includes both a line manager and clinical supervision. Successful completion of this course means that you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service, – initially within the context of an agency or you may progress to independent practice.
1990-1995
BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology
University of Oviedo. Spain
A Psychology degree examines the science of human behaviour and mental processes. This includes the study of the mind, the brain, and human and animal social interactions. The study touches on many different areas of psychology like social, cognitive, abnormal, personality and developmental.
Better Help client
Lucia has been very supportive and open. She fully listens to my concerns and adapts her approach accordingly. She speaks in a reassuring and encouraging manner that makes me feel relaxed, calm and respected. I'm happy with the pace of my sessions. She has helped me recognise the resources I have to cope with stress, anxiety and depression. She is resourceful and knowledgeable in how the brain-body functions and how it affects people. I've come a long way in my therapy journey and I'm glad to have Lucia together with me on this.
My approach
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Integrative approaches
I am an Integrative therapist who uses different models of theory to understand and work with my client's distress and discomfort:
Humanistic
Person-centred
Psychodynamic
CBT
Object relations
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Trauma Focused
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How can I help you?
I am an experienced therapist in dealing with a wide range of issues including loss & bereavement, chronic illness, addiction, trauma (PTSD & complex PTSD), relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, low mood, unemployment, suicidal thoughts, anger management, neurodiversity, stress & trust issues.
Individual therapy is a safe space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with the guidance and support of a mental health professional. During individual therapy sessions we will work together to identify the root causes of your emotional challenges and develop effective coping strategies to overcome them.
I offer sessions in both languages English and /or Spanish.
Online individual therapy provides convenient and private access to professional counselling. I am an experienced therapist available to provide real-time support and advice to help you through any life challenges you may be facing. With online therapy, you can access help wherever and whenever you need it.
I offer sessions in both languages English and /or Spanish.
Counselling sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly or fortnightly on a regular basis.
You decide the number of sessions you want and what you are looking to explore in the session.
Services & Fee
Service fee
I offer 50 minutes Counselling / Psychotherapy sessions - £45
Registered BACP Member 403330 who works to their ethical framework.
I aim to provide you with:
Support
Care
Integrity
Commitment
Respect
Empathy
Honesty
