Francesca Redden, PACFA

Francesca Redden is an Australian counsellor with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and life transitions. She works with a wide range of concerns including sexual abuse, domestic violence, relationship endings, self-esteem and confidence, motivation, parenting and career changes, and she also supports those coping with chronic pain, illness, caregiver stress, body image and attachment-related difficulties.

Working as a body-based somatic counsellor, Francesca helps people learn to create greater safety in their bodies and to build the internal resources needed to move through life with more ease. Her practice is trauma-informed and person centred - she meets each person where they are and views the individual as the expert in their own story. Francesca integrates techniques drawn from nervous system healing, inner child and inner parts work, shadow work, non-violent communication, mindfulness and mindful self-compassion, as well as Internal Family Systems approaches.

She is a qualified counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and she serves as a Clinical Supervisor with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia). Francesca emphasises practical support and empowerment so people can access their own strengths, feel more confidence and move forward with greater resilience. She offers a warm, respectful partnership for exploring possibilities and making meaningful change.

Somatic and Person-Centred Approaches Delivered Online

Somatic therapy focuses on the relationship between body and mind, using gentle awareness of bodily sensations and movement to help people process stress and trauma and to build a greater sense of safety and regulation in day-to-day life. Client-centred therapy (also called person centred) prioritises the individual's experience, offering empathic listening and collaborative support so people can explore values, choices and personal growth at their own pace. Internal Family Systems helps people understand and relate to the different parts of themselves - such as protective parts and vulnerable parts - so they can heal internal conflicts and cultivate self-led wellbeing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Francesca and an appropriately qualified or registered professional will collaborate with each client to identify approaches that best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the methods over time as requirements change.

Online therapy with Francesca is available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations and to access ongoing support when in-person appointments are difficult to schedule.