Francesca Polini, BACP

Francesca Polini is a London-based psychotherapist registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which signifies adherence to recognised professional and ethical standards. With five years of clinical experience, she brings a reflective and informed perspective to working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.

Her personal journey and international experience - including periods living in other countries and working in more than one language - have shaped a sensitive, culturally aware approach to therapy. That background supports work with identity questions and the complexities of integrating differing cultural values into one’s sense of self.

Francesca uses an integrative model that draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Jungian concepts and Psychodynamic Therapy, selecting methods that best suit each person’s needs. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression, alongside related concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, body image, chronic illness and blended family dynamics.

Fluent in English and Italian, she accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Francesca aims to create a collaborative, attentive space where practical goals and deeper understanding can be pursued together.

Online Therapy with Attachment-Informed and Client-Centered Care

Francesca often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy into her online work, helping clients explore patterns of relating, early connection experiences and how these shape current relationships. This approach can be useful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic stance that supports self-exploration and personal growth. That approach is particularly helpful for those seeking to build self-esteem, clarify values, or navigate life transitions in a collaborative setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Francesca works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and needs, and she may blend techniques over time as the work evolves. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt how they work to the individual rather than applying a single formula.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow people to access support from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. For many clients this accessibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.