Francesca Dolan Wills, BACP
UK therapist for grief and life transitions
- Grief and loss support
- Anxiety and stress help
- Career and family guidance
About Francesca Dolan Wills
Francesca Dolan Wills is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through grief, anxiety, stress and significant life changes. She has worked across settings that include a local hospice, a pregnancy loss charity, other local charities, larger UK services such as the NHS and police, and employee assistance programmes. Before qualifying as a therapist she spent eight years as a work and employment coach for the UK government, and since June 2023 she has combined private practice with roles for a cancer youth charity and additional services.
Francesca has particular experience helping clients cope with bereavement, infertility and pregnancy loss, family and relationship difficulties, and career-related challenges. Her background has given her opportunities to work with people from many faiths and cultural backgrounds. She aims to create an open, nonjudgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. Francesca is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
She accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers a welcoming approach that recognizes the courage involved in taking the first step toward therapy.
Francesca has particular experience helping clients cope with bereavement, infertility and pregnancy loss, family and relationship difficulties, and career-related challenges. Her background has given her opportunities to work with people from many faiths and cultural backgrounds. She aims to create an open, nonjudgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. Francesca is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
She accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers a welcoming approach that recognizes the courage involved in taking the first step toward therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francesca Dolan Wills have?
Francesca has six years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Francesca Dolan Wills a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Francesca Dolan Wills provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Francesca Dolan Wills located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Francesca Dolan Wills as my therapist?
You can work with Francesca through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francesca Dolan Wills work with international clients?
Yes. Francesca works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francesca Dolan Wills cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Francesca
Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support so individuals can explore their own values and solutions; this approach is helpful for those facing life changes, low self-esteem, and emotional distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it particularly useful for couples work and intimacy-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical awareness and grounding techniques to reduce anxiety and improve coping with stress and sleep difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Francesca works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, health, or geographical constraints. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable and practical for each individual.
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