Yes, there are many therapists here and it’s hard to know who fits you. If anxiety, low confidence or overwhelm keep looping, I offer a space for real change, not just talking.
I work with expats & couples worldwide.
Welcome, I’m Francesca.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure who to trust or quietly hoping to find someone who really gets you, you’re not alone.
You might be here because something feels heavy. Maybe your mind won’t switch off, your relationship feels stuck or disconnected or you’re navigating life with ADHD, autism, anxiety, low mood or the long shadow of past experiences. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before and left feeling unheard or unchanged.
Whatever brought you here, you don’t need to have it all figured out first. I am a systemic therapist working with individuals and couples who want more than “just coping”, who want deeper understanding, emotional relief, relational joy and real change. My work is integrative and tailored to you. I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt our work to your nervous system, your history and your goals rather than forcing you into a rigid model. Therapy with me is not about ticking boxes, it’s about creating a space where you can slow down, feel safe enough to be honest, and begin reconnecting with yourself and others. I work in a systemic, relational way, with a central focus on relationships – including the relationship with yourself. I regularly support clients with unhelpful attachment patterns, emotional dependency, relationship anxiety, avoidance or attachment wounds. Many of my clients are creatives, professionals, expats and highly sensitive or high-achieving individuals who appear “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck internally. Together we’ll explore the narratives, unmet needs, values and learned roles that shape how you relate to yourself and others. As we connect the dots, you’ll start to understand yourself more deeply, release what’s been holding you back, and build the self-leadership to live with more freedom from unconscious patterns, authenticity and self-trust. How many sessions do I need? I offer both brief therapy (i.e. 8–10 sessions) and open-ended therapy, and we’ll review the process periodically to ensure you are getting the most from our time together. I also offer intensive therapy (i.e. 1.5-hour sessions once or twice a week) during times of acute life crisis. In our introductory session, we’ll explore what you’re looking for and discuss what feels best for you. COUPLES THERAPY: In my couples work, I use Systemic Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT), powerful and practical tools that helps partners move out of blame and defensiveness and back into honesty, accountability and emotional closeness. Whether you’re dealing with recurring conflict, trust issues, emotional distance or communication breakdowns, we’ll work together to rebuild safety and connection. Above all, my approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or cold; it can feel supportive, caring and deeply human. If you’re ready to invest in yourself, your relationships and your emotional wellbeing, I’d be glad to walk alongside you. Inclusive and welcoming Whether you’re a queer, polyamorous, neurodivergent or more traditional couple, this space welcomes all identities and love stories.
You can find me in person in Amsterdam (Oud-Zuid) or online, wherever you are located.
Systemic. Relational. Empowering.
There’s no single path to healing. Each of us carries unique stories, histories, and nervous systems, and therapy should honor that.
My work combines a systemic lens - how family dynamics, learned roles, expectations, and cultural narratives shape the way we relate to ourselves and others - with an integrative approach that adapts to your unique needs and pace of change.
Together, we 'll create a personalised therapeutic plan, drawing from powerful methods such as Schema Therapy, CBT, Systemic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Emotional Regulation practices, and Inner Child work, shaping a process that’s as unique as you are.
Some clients come for clarity and practical tools to navigate the present, others seek deeper transformation to shift long-standing patterns. Wherever you are, you set the pace - and I meet you there.
Our work is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in action and change. It’s about connecting the dots, reclaiming your power and creating a life that feels aligned and alive.
You are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk beside you, helping you clear what stands in the way of balance, connection, and self-trust.
Currently - Private Practice - Amsterdam & Online 2016-2020 | Creative Team Leader | Admine 3.0 2013-2016 | Creative Team Leader | Ogilvy Greece
2024 MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy, University of Central Lancashire
2023 Coaching & Counselling Diploma in Academy of Coaching and Counselling, Netherlands
2023: ADHD, Autism, and Trauma: Integrating Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy When Working With Neurodivergent Clients
2023 Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Attachment Trauma: Transforming Psychological Wounds for Adult Clients Traumatized as Children
2023 Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy: Clinical Applications of the IFS Model
2023 Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training, PESI UK
2023 Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication, PESI UK
2023 Treating Self-loss: A new framework for resolving the hidden source of client anxiety, depression, poor boundaries, unhealthy relationships and more, PESI UK
2022 The Wounded Healer Workshop: Treatment & Recovery from Vicarious Trauma, Moral Injury, and Burnout for Professionals