Fran Berger-North, BACP

Fran Berger-North is a fully qualified therapist with four years of professional experience who has worked both in charitable settings and in private practice. She draws on Transactional Analysis, a humanistic therapy that helps people understand how past experiences and interaction patterns influence current thoughts, feelings, and relationships, to support clients aiming for clearer self-awareness and more satisfying connections.

Fran works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Her practice also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, family of origin and relationship problems, workplace difficulties, social anxiety, and challenges around self-worth and isolation. She takes a person-centered approach that recognises the client as the expert in their own life and focuses on practical steps to create meaningful change.

As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Fran adheres to recognised professional standards for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. In therapy she aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop healthier ways of relating, and build the confidence to move forward. Seeking support is framed as a courageous step and Fran offers empathetic, practical guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Transactional Analysis and Flexible Online Support

Fran uses Transactional Analysis, a humanistic approach that explores how early life experiences and habitual interaction patterns shape present behaviour and relationships. This method helps people identify recurring roles and scripts that contribute to anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem, and supports practical changes to how they relate to themselves and others.

Alongside Transactional Analysis Fran employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at identifying unhelpful patterns and developing alternative coping strategies. These approaches focus on clear, practical steps to reduce distress and build personal resources, making them useful for issues such as stress, grief, trauma recovery, and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Fran works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and together they decide which methods fit best. She adapts the pace and style of work to suit each person’s needs.

Online therapy with Fran is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.