Francesca Sciandra

My approach to therapy is compassionate, supportive, and insightful. I meet my clients with acceptance and non-judgment. You might experience a complex mix of thoughts and feelings when you begin therapy. It's common to think — 'I know what's wrong with me, but I don't know how to change.' or ‘I’m worried about opening up to someone, but I need help.’ Challenges I help with include: • Managing stress and overcoming anxiety • Exploring and resolving relationship issues and difficulties • Resolving sexual issues, including sexual shame and sexual difficulties (vaginismus and vulvodynia) • Exploring attachment issues, including anxious, avoidant, and disorganised patterns of relating to others — these are sometimes called ‘commitment issues’ or ‘abandonment issues’ • Improving emotional regulation and resolving issues, including anger and jealousy • Processing developmental and childhood trauma, including healing from childhood abuse and neglect I also help with frequently related issues, including: • Treating forms of depression, including major depression • Overcoming low self-confidence and low self-esteem • Exploring feelings of isolation or loneliness • Resolving sleep problems, including insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety I offer a free 20-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together.