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Francesca Sciandra

Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee (she, her)

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Bristol BS2
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Available both in-person and online
Bristol BS2
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Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, certain patterns can continue to shape your relationships in ways that don’t feel good. You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met. You might be carrying pain from childhood, navigating stress or anxiety, or facing challenges around intimacy or sexuality. You’re seeking more than insight—you want real change. Ultimately, you want relationships where you feel emotionally secure, connected, and confident.
I offer a warm, grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy, integrating psychodynamic work, attachment theory, and emotionally focused therapy. Together, we’ll work at the root of patterns—not just the surface—to heal emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and cultivate deeper intimacy, whether individually or in your partnership.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before we begin—that’s what our work is for. I offer a thoughtful, compassionate space to explore and make meaningful change at a pace that feels steady and real. If you’re looking for a therapist who can meet your depth and accompany you in genuine growth, I invite you to reach out for a consultation.
Call or Francesca Sciandra now for a free 15 minute consultation - 020 3838 0861

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Practice Rooms Stokes Croft

Bristol BS2

020 3838 0861
My website
Online therapy sessions are held over Zoom.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital 
£120 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect 020 3838 0861
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Practice Rooms Stokes Croft

Bristol BS2

020 3838 0861
My website
Online therapy sessions are held over Zoom.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Marital and Premarital 
£120 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £120
  • Couple Sessions £240

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or Zoom. My fees for individual therapy: a 50-minute session for £120 and an 80-minute session for £180. My fee for couples therapy: an 80-minute session for £240. Fees will be discussed in the initial consultation. I do not accept insurance.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861
"
I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or Zoom. My fees for individual therapy: a 50-minute session for £120 and an 80-minute session for £180. My fee for couples therapy: an 80-minute session for £240. Fees will be discussed in the initial consultation. I do not accept insurance.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Francesca Sciandra
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Analytical Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy, Diploma, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Institute of Couples Therapy Professional Certificate in Couples Therapy
  • Diploma from The National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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I have over 7 years of experience as an integrative therapist in private practice. I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, couples therapist, and hypnotherapist. I am a registered trainee psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861
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I have over 7 years of experience as an integrative therapist in private practice. I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, couples therapist, and hypnotherapist. I am a registered trainee psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Attachment Issues
  • Childhood and Developmental Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I help individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment issues, and the effects of childhood trauma. Together, we'll explore the root of your struggles, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and create a path toward healing. My goal is to help you feel more confident, connected, and at ease in yourself and your relationships.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861
"
I help individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment issues, and the effects of childhood trauma. Together, we'll explore the root of your struggles, uncover patterns that no longer serve you, and create a path toward healing. My goal is to help you feel more confident, connected, and at ease in yourself and your relationships.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
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My approach is integrative, drawing from person-centered, psychodynamic, and emotionally-focused therapies to support your growth. In our sessions, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you gain insight, process emotions, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861
"
My approach is integrative, drawing from person-centered, psychodynamic, and emotionally-focused therapies to support your growth. In our sessions, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you gain insight, process emotions, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 3838 0861

Location

Primary Location

The Practice Rooms Stokes Croft

Bristol BS2

020 3838 0861
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Online therapy sessions are held over Zoom.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call for a free consultation now - 020 3838 0861
"
Online therapy sessions are held over Zoom.
Photo of Francesca Sciandra, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Francesca Sciandra
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call for a free consultation now - 020 3838 0861