- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment work
About Francesca
Francesca Palazzolo is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with 10 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Francesca also works with issues connected to family of origin patterns and grief.
She keeps conversations straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on naming patterns that began in childhood and seeing how they show up now. Francesca helps people identify small, manageable steps to change thoughts and behaviours that feel stuck.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in adult life. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy may also be part of sessions to teach emotional regulation and to centre the client's priorities.
Francesca aims to work collaboratively. She discusses options, explains why a particular technique might help, and adjusts the focus as needs change. People can expect clear explanations, practical exercises, and attention to how family background influences current relationships.
Sessions are conducted in English and Francesca does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action guided by personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and difficulty making changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. It includes practical exercises to change responses to stress, improve sleep, and reduce harmful habits.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in adult life. It can be useful for intimacy concerns, abandonment fears and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will discuss these options with clients and choose methods together based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps decide which techniques to try first and which to adapt over time.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people sustain regular work on family patterns and other concerns.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family patterns does she address?
She works with patterns from the family of origin such as communication styles, role expectations, abandonment and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a direct, collaborative way that focuses on practical steps and understanding how past relationships affect present behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns and related issues.
What is her credential and location?
She is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and practices in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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