Frances

My name is Frances Coleman-Williams, I am a fully qualified counsellor with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Through training and personal experience I’ve developed a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives. I’m a natural listener and thrive when enabling people to reach their potential.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy working within their prescribed ethical framework for your piece of mind.

I think a good work/life balance is vital, so I enjoy playing the saxophone, doing yoga, spending time with my pets and getting out in nature in my spare time.

I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental space and the opportunity to look at life’s challenges in a collaborative way.

A relational approach means I’m able to help you with the following:

• To understand emotions/feelings such as stress, anxiety, sadness, depression, shock, grief, overwhelm or isolation
• To gain insights into your relationships
• To make changes to your life and/or to accept things that can’t change
• To work towards personal goals
• To feel more hopeful and/or find meaning and purpose in life

In 2005 my journey in healthcare started as I began working as a doctor in the NHS. I developed an interest in mental health and have worked in various roles with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems in third sector and private organisations for over 10 years.

As a counsellor I have worked with people experiencing the following:

• Emotional difficulties e.g. anxiety/depression/anger
• Low self esteem/low confidence
• Mental illnesses e.g. BPD, Bipolar disorder, OCD
• Neurodiversity
• Chronic illness/long term physical illness
• Disordered eating
• Relationship difficulties
• Work-related/other stress