- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Transactional Analysis
About Fran
Fran Berger-North is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Fran also supports those dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, workplace issues and social anxiety and phobia.
Fran describes therapy as a way to understand patterns that repeat in life. She asks questions about past experiences and current relationships to spot habits that no longer help. Sessions focus on practical steps the client can try between meetings. The tone in sessions is direct and matter-of-fact, with clear aims for what to work on next.
Her background includes time in a charitable setting and private practice. That mix means she is used to different life circumstances and practical pressures. She draws on human-centred approaches including Transactional Analysis to look at how people relate to themselves and others.
In the room Fran helps people identify repetitive thoughts and relationship styles. They talk through how those patterns show up at work, at home and in social situations. She supports planning small experiments to test new ways of responding and to build skills step by step.
For someone nervous about starting, Fran recommends a short initial conversation to outline concerns and practical arrangements. She uses a subscription-based payment model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients follow the directory's matching steps and book a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Fran regularly uses Transactional Analysis, a human-centred method that looks at how people relate to themselves and others. It helps people notice repeated interaction patterns and the internal messages that influence behaviour, which can be useful for relationship and social anxiety issues.She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skills. These methods help with managing anxious thoughts, testing new ways of responding, and planning small changes to daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Fran discusses options in early sessions and checks what feels most helpful. She and the client agree goals and try methods that suit the person’s preferences and needs, reviewing progress as they go.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also offer approaches that adapt well to remote work, such as guided exercises, discussion, and planning between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Fran works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses social anxiety and related concerns such as isolation and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She helps clients spot repeating patterns and tries small steps to change unhelpful behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience, including work in a charitable setting and in private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.