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francespalmerthompson.counselling.online

Phone

07397 530746

Email

info@navigatingseasons.com

Website

navigatingseasons.com/#contact

About me and my practice

My Practice
Are you carrying too muchemotionally, physically, or mentally? Burnout, caring responsibilities, health changes, Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, low mood, or uncertainty about identity and self-worth can all feel overwhelming.
Specialist Focus & Inclusive Practice
I welcome clients from all diverse backgrounds and identities. My practice is highly focused on supporting complex, multi-layered experiences:
* Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): Working toward recovery from past trauma and developing tools for emotional regulation and grounding.
* Neurodiversity: Affirming support for neurodivergent clients (including ADHD and autism), addressing masking, burnout, and finding sustainable ways to thrive.
* Disability & Chronic Health: Supporting clients living with chronic illness, disability, and the emotional impact of managing long-term conditions.
* Sight Loss: Providing compassionate support for navigating visual adjustments and the psychological burden of change.
* Committed ally to LGBTQIA+ communities and identity exploration.
I recognise how physical health, identity, and belonging are deeply connected to mental well-being.
The Power of Lived Experience
As someone living with sight loss myself, I understand how adjusting to change and navigating a world not always built for difference can influence how we see ourselves and relate to others. My work draws on both professional training and lived experience to help you reconnect with your strengths and values, supporting change that feels realistic and sustainable.
Sessions provide a space to speak openly and without judgement. My aim is to help you feel understood, supported, and able to move forward with a renewed sense of balance and self-assurance.
Concessions are available, and I offer a free discovery call to discuss how we can work together.
Stability Through All Seasons.

Experience

My Experience
Therapeutic Model
I am a trauma-informed integrative counsellor offering both brief and open-ended therapy. My approach is rooted in person-centred values and strategically draws from multiple disciplines:
* Psychodynamic
* Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
* Gestalt
* Transactional Analysis
This allows me to tailor sessions to your pace, goals, and unique lived experience.
How We Can Work Together
For some, therapy is short-term and focused on managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving coping strategies for stress, or rebuilding self-confidence. For others, it becomes a longer process of reflection and self-understanding, exploring how early experiences, relationships, or trauma continue to shape life in the present, including challenges related to dependency or harmful coping strategies. My work often touches on a wide range of common mental health conditions and emotional struggles, including issues related to emotional regulation, complex relationship patterns, and self-identity.
My experience includes working extensively with clients managing chronic illness, disability, and neurodivergence, as well as those experiencing burnout, grief, or identity-related challenges.
My role is to provide a steady, collaborative space where you can think, feel, and speak freely without pressure or judgement. I aim for therapy to feel inclusive, culturally affirming, grounded, and accessible, supporting you to develop clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

Qualifications

Foundation Degree Arts in Integrative Counselling, Newman University (Birmingham)
- Level 4 Certificate in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment), Birmingham City University
- NCFE Levels 2 and 3 in Counselling Skills
- Accredited Sight Loss Counsellor

Additional Information

Discovery call available: FREE lasting 20 minutes.

Professional Membership

Registered member MBACP Accredited

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 6 October 2025

Initial Consultation

Initial Assessment Consultation £35 (50 minutes)
Used to gather background information, assess needs, and build rapport.
Please note: an initial assessment/consultation needs to be conducted before on going individual sessions.

Fees

Individual Counselling Session
£45 per session (50 minutes)
Held weekly at an agreed regular day and time.
Concessions: Available for students and those on low income (on request).

When I Work

I work weekday evenings, 6 pm until 10 pm and Saturdays 10 am until 2 pm.

Therapeutic Approach

integrative drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, gestalt and TA approaches.

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francespalmerthompson.counselling.online

Phone

07397 530746

Email

info@navigatingseasons.com

Website

navigatingseasons.com/#contact