Francesca Harland-Davis, BACP

Francesca Harland-Davis brings humour, warmth, and straightforward honesty to her therapeutic work, believing that real change begins when a person feels truly seen rather than judged. She specialises in supporting neurodivergent and disabled clients who often have to adapt to environments that were not built for their needs. Francesca understands the fatigue of masking, the toll of burnout, and the experience of feeling both "too much" and "not enough" at the same time, and she offers a space where those experiences do not need to be explained or justified.

In sessions she starts by checking in - exploring how the week has gone, what has felt overwhelming or meaningful, and what practical problems are presenting right now. From there she works collaboratively to address issues such as focus difficulties, relationship challenges, self-doubt, and the everyday strains of navigating a world that does not always accommodate neurodivergence or disability. Her approach is pragmatic and flexible - breaking tasks into manageable steps, using creative problem-solving, and adapting strategies so they work for the client rather than forcing one-size-fits-all methods.

Francesca explores patterns that may keep someone stuck, not to judge but to better understand how to move forward. She helps clients unlearn shame, build tools for managing overwhelm, set clearer boundaries, and develop practical ways of living that honour how their brain works. Francesca is a BACP member - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom and beyond.

Evidence-informed approaches for online neurodivergent care

Francesca uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on what helps in day-to-day life. One approach involves skills-based strategies to manage overwhelm and build routines - this looks like breaking tasks into smaller steps, developing boundary-setting skills, and creating tools to reduce burnout, which can help with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Another thread of her work is trauma-informed exploration - gently examining past experiences and patterns to understand how they influence current relationships and responses, useful for those coping with trauma, abuse, or attachment wounds. She also emphasises attachment-focused work to make sense of relationship patterns and strengthen communication and connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Francesca works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques feel most helpful, adjusting methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a fixed model. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing them to fit therapy.

Online therapy with Francesca is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and energy levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals while accommodating mobility, location, or sensory needs, and they allow sessions to be tailored to what works best for the client.