Hello, I’m Francesca, an integrative therapist, psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach.
I help my clients explore and resolve anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, grief, and sleep problems. I offer support with trauma recovery, treating post-traumatic stress responses, and healing after complex life experiences. Additionally, I offer support in processing and integrating psychedelic experiences and non-ordinary states of consciousness.
My journey into the world of therapy and counselling began with a profound desire to understand the human mind and its incredible capacity for transformation. Early in my career, I realized that the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to therapy wasn’t sufficient for addressing individuals' complex and unique challenges. This realisation led me to pursue an integrative and pluralistic path that blends multiple therapeutic modalities.
In addition to offering 1 to 1 sessions with clients, I create resources and write about mental well-being and healing. If you’d like to know when I share new blog posts and resources (including free meditation audios), sign up for my twice-monthly newsletter.
Hello, I’m Francesca, an integrative therapist, psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and coach.
I help my clients explore and resolve anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, grief, and sleep problems. I offer support with trauma recovery, treating post-traumatic stress responses, and heali…
ABC Values 💛
Members often say that the biggest benefit is the community we form. What makes it such a good experience are the values that we share 🤗 Through our individual actions, we each shape the values of this group. Think of yourself as one of the culture-setters of this community ✨ Be the peer that you'd love others to be for you :) For starters, try these on: Own your pace We are each at different stages of the journey (in fact, different journeys!) Be careful not to compare your stage or speed of growth with anyone else... Move at your own pace, and encourage everyone, whatever pace they’re on. I’ll do my best to keep up with you, and support you through any stage you’re in. Guilt-free There are no exams, requirements or right answers here. You can never “fall behind” because everyone moves at their own pace, and chooses how to participate at their own rhythm. If you’ve been absent from calls or the group for awhile, you are welcome to jump in again anytime! No worries at all. Notice & name strengths We often forget our own strengths because it’s too obvious to us. When a peer acknowledges your strengths, it is empowering. It helps you activate that strength even more… so do that for your fellow members! As you get to know each one, notice the strengths they have, and let them know you see it. We encourage you to make an Appreciation post to acknowledge someone specifically. Do it as often as you’d like! (OK, up to one a week is good ;-) Understanding one another's strengths will also create better collaborations. Learn from diversity We have a diversity of beliefs, stages, and way of working. Be curious of others’ worldviews and modalities. You might just learn something! You’ll learn from those who are farther along, and re-learn the essentials from those who are just starting out. Constructive & kind feedback How will we grow, unless we are open to receiving suggestions? Be one of the caring ones, willing to share honest feedback, with kindness. If you're not sure whether the feedback might feel embarrassing, please ask them privately if they are open to feedback, letting them know that you care. Authentic Business This sets us apart from other business groups. We are here to use authentic strategies, led by the heart, with honesty and generosity toward our audiences. Let's help each other stay true, with kindness and grace. Practicing Together We are committing to a year of practice together… Practicing joyful productivity as we grow our own business. Practicing being in supportive community, with good boundaries for self-care. Practicing being open-minded, open-hearted, as we learn from one another. Which of these values do you resonate with the most? (And if there are other values you might recommend for our community to consider, feel free to add that too.)
✍🏽 What is your joyful productivity structure for 2024 of working your business?
To have a financially sustainable business will require you to have a sustainable time/energy management structure for you to work on your business. I'll call that your "joyful productivity structure". What does that look like for you? Comment below and share with us anything you'd like to share about your structure. Resource to help you create -- and keep integrity with -- your joyful pro structure: The 111 Formula -- Go to the BizPlan course and scroll down to the 111 Formula Module. The Weekly Plan -- Go to Joyful Pro course and scroll down to the module "Weekly Planning". The Q&A calls with me -- they start in January -- come to any Q&A call and ask for help to clarify your structure. Your monthly call with your Accountability Buddy (starting in January) is where you can revisit your structure, what you're learning about it (and about yourself), and recommit to the integrity of the structure. Besides adding your comment below, also look at some of the latest comments -- what do you appreciate about what they wrote? What can you learn from it? (If you don't see any comments below, it means you're currently logged out, or don't have access to this course.)
Creating and refining this structure is one of the key reasons I've joined ABC! 😊
For now, I have these foundations in place:
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Self-hypnosis & Energy Reboots: I do morning self-hypnosis when I wake up, and then I do Energy Reboots throughout the day.
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Accountability buddy: I connect with my accountability buddy twice weekly over WhatsApp. On Monday, we share our intentions for the week, which include self-care activities in addition to work tasks. Then, on Friday, we share our progress. Our approach is gentle and supportive.
- Content plan: For the first time since starting my business, I have put together an annual content plan. I'm using it as a framework for blogging, social media posting, emails, and new resources (meditation audios and worksheets). This gives me a weekly to do list, working a month out with creation. I expect to refine and edit the plan during the year.
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Software for group programs
Popular options include... FB Group (private) Simplero (the platform you're on) MightyNetworks Heartbeat Circle.so Sutra Which software platform do you use (and love) to run your group programs?
I use Podia for my courses and programs, and I like it. It's an affordable option with courses, downloads and a community. I don't use the community functionality yet, it looks much simpler than Circle, which is community-focused. I've used WhatsApp in the past, but I might try it out with my next launch. For live sessions, I use Zoom. If anyone has questions about Podia, feel free to message me! :)
Three values that especially resonate with me are: