Francesca Harden

I am an experienced relationship therapist, committed to helping a wide range of couples and individuals to address their personal and relational challenges in order to repair, grow and thrive.

My postgraduate training was at Tavistock Relationships, a renowned centre of excellence, where I continue to practice as a Visiting Clinician and Assessor.  I am a registered member of the BACP (the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists); and a graduate member of the TRACP (the Tavistock Relationships Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors).  I am an approved provider with the private health insurer WPA.

My sessions are held both online and in-person in West London at Hammersmith’s well-known Brackenbury Natural Health Clinic.  I can accommodate either open-ended, longer-term or short-term work.

My recent experience includes working with a small clinical team delivering successful short-term relationship support on behalf of the NHS.  I have also completed specialist training in supporting couples who are divorced or separated, or who may be considering this difficult step.  A particular area of professional interest is supporting the growing numbers of clients facing relationship challenges due to neurodivergence.

My primary approach is psychodynamic, which can help us to understand patterns of behaviour based on previous experiences and relationships.  This may unlock valuable insight into why your interactions might feel repetitive or ‘stuck’, leading to greater understanding and empathy between you.  I also use active strategies in the here-and-now to resolve conflict and improve communication.  We will consider pre-existing strengths and resilience in your relationship, and how you might draw on these to move forward from current difficulties.  Above all, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space in which your relationship will be safely explored and supported towards a more positive future.

I work with a wide range of clients in terms of background, culture, age, and sexuality.  Here are some of the areas I can help with:

• Communication difficulties
• Feeling confused or stuck in your relationship
• Repetitive and/or escalating arguments
• Lack of intimacy – emotional and/or physical
• Infidelity
• Parenting
• Difficulty in maintaining lasting relationships
• Anxiety and/or depression
• Life events such as loss, trauma and illness
• Sexuality and identity issues

Please enquire for a free 15-minute introductory call via telephone or zoom. We will think about whether the services I offer are appropriate for your needs.  If we both feel I may be the right therapist for you, we can then arrange an initial consultation for 60 minutes, with no obligation to continue.  Ongoing sessions are for 50 minutes, at the same time every week, with progress reviewed regularly.  You can come for as many or as few sessions as you need.

FEES

Individuals: £90/50 mins

Couples: £120/50 mins