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Francesca Manzi, BACP

UK counsellor specialising in grief and chronic illness
  • Grief and loss
  • Chronic health support
  • Survivors of narcissistic abuse

About Francesca Manzi

Francesca Manzi is a United Kingdom-based counsellor with more than 20 years of professional experience supporting people through grief, depression, stress, anxiety and long-term health challenges. She brings a background in nursing, midwifery and foster care to her therapeutic work, combining clinical awareness of illness and disability with a compassionate, person-centred approach to emotional healing.

Francesca has particular expertise assisting adult children of emotionally immature parents and survivors of narcissistic abuse, and she works with issues including compassion fatigue, self-esteem, coping with life changes, codependency, family of origin concerns, family problems, isolation and loneliness, and end-of-life and hospice-related needs. Her practice also includes support for those facing cancer, chronic pain and other chronic health conditions.

Francesca is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards in counselling. She aims to help clients build coping strategies, process difficult emotions and rebuild a sense of agency after painful experiences, offering an experienced and steady presence throughout the therapeutic journey.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

CancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessNarcissism

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Francesca Manzi have?

Francesca Manzi has 20 years of experience.

Is Francesca Manzi a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Francesca Manzi provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Francesca Manzi located?

Francesca Manzi is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Francesca Manzi as my therapist?

You can work with Francesca Manzi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Francesca Manzi work with international clients?

Yes, Francesca Manzi works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Francesca Manzi 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 with therapy 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.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Francesca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to grief and loss, offering focused support to help people process bereavement, say goodbye to what was lost and find ways to carry on with meaning. She also applies structured approaches that help individuals manage anxiety and depression by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical coping skills to reduce distress and increase daily functioning. For those recovering from narcissistic abuse or difficult family dynamics, Francesca provides strategies that emphasise boundary setting, self-compassion and rebuilding self-worth after relational harm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca works with each person to understand their goals, symptoms and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Francesca is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving and health needs. These options make it easier to access consistent professional support from wherever the client is located, while maintaining continuity of care and making it simpler to sustain progress over time.

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