Frances King , BACP, NCPS
Frances King is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship problems and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
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About Frances
Frances King is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship problems and depression. She draws on six years of professional experience and earlier work supporting people affected by cancer. Frances aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk and be heard.
She describes herself as approachable and practical. Sessions often begin with listening to what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Frances then works collaboratively to set small, realistic steps for change. She uses plain language and simple tasks so people can try things between sessions. Her approach is flexible and creative.
Alongside talking, she may use visualisation, imagery, symbols and sand tray techniques to help people express feelings that are hard to name. These tools can suit clients who find words difficult or who prefer more experiential ways of working. Frances integrates a mix of methods including attachment-focused ideas, client-centred principles and cognitive behavioural techniques.
She adapts these to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed formula. This helps when the presenting issue includes grief, trauma, anger or difficulties with intimacy. She also offers relationship and couples work to improve communication or help with an amicable separation if that is the couple's decision.
Frances tends to focus on practical next steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 374721 | December 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS23-05406 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Frances works with
Everything Frances lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Frances lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the best approach is part of the therapy. Frances will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest a way forward. That plan can change as work progresses, and she encourages a collaborative decision about which methods to use.
Online sessions make it possible to work from different locations and at different times. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and sharing of visual exercises, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Frances help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression among other concerns. The list also includes grief, trauma, parenting and career-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative with a focus on practical steps. Sessions mix listening with tasks you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Frances has six years of practice experience and earlier work supporting people affected by cancer. That background informs her approach to sensitive issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as formats for online work.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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