A calm and compassionate space to feel heard and supported.
In person, online UK-wide, and by phone.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Ethereal Counselling.
Hi, I'm Francesca Robson. I offer supportive counselling for adults and young people aged 16+. In person in Walmer, Kent, online UK-wide, and by phone. You may be feeling anxious, low in confidence, grieving a loss, or struggling to cope with life's challenges. Whatever you're carrying, you're not alone. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk things through at your own pace and begin to feel more grounded, clear, and connected.
Areas I offer support in
Anxiety & Panic
Support in understanding and managing anxious thoughts, physical symptoms, and the impact on daily life.
Low Mood & Depression
A space to explore feelings of sadness, disconnection, or emotional numbness, and work toward healing.
Addiction & Problematic Coping
Non-judgemental support for substance use or behaviours that may be causing difficulty.
Self-Harm
Understanding the emotional roots of self-harm and developing healthier coping strategies.
Body Image & Disordered Eating
Compassionate support is available with GP involvement if required. I offer counselling for body image issues and disordered eating in a supportive and collaborative way. However, for clients with a diagnosed eating disorder, I recommend face-to-face, multidisciplinary support as the most effective and safe approach.
Grief & Loss
Supporting you through the complex emotions that follow bereavement or other significant losses.
Relationship Difficulties
Space to reflect on challenges in romantic, family, or social relationships.
Work-Related Stress & Burnout
Helping you manage workplace pressures and emotional exhaustion.
Life Transitions
Navigating changes such as divorce, relocation, retirement, or identity shifts.
Low Self-Esteem & Confidence
Working together to build self-worth, resilience, and self-compassion.
Trauma & Past Experiences
A trauma-informed approach to help you gently process and begin healing from difficult past events.
My Approach
My core approach is person-centred, meaning that sessions are guided by your needs, your pace, and what feels the most helpful to you.
I also work integratively, drawing on other approaches when they can offer extra support. This might include mindfulness, simple focusing techniques, worksheets, or visual cards to explore things in different ways.
My aim is to offer a calm, honest, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, begin to make sense of what you're feeling, and feel more grounded and supported.
Here to support you
I have been qualified with experience since 2015 and hold a first-class BSc (Hons) in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy. I'm also a registered member of both the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) & the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
I work with adults and young people, offering talking therapy in person in Deal, Kent, and remotely across the UK. Clients often come to me with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or the lasting impact of life's challenges.
I'm warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. At the heart of my work is the belief in each person's capacity to grow, heal, and feel more like themselves again.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
As a counsellor, I take confidentiality seriously. The comments below have been shared anonymously and with permission to offer a glimpse of how others have experienced our work together.
Each journey is unique, but you might recognise something that speaks to where you are now
“I felt completely at ease from the first session. Francesca really listens without judgement.”
- Client, age 18, online Counselling
“Counselling helped me find my confidence. I’m in a much stronger place now.”
- Client, , age 48, in-person Counselling
“It was a relief to talk to someone who didn’t try to fix me.”
- Client, , age 29, in recovery
Location
I am based in Deal, Kent, and provide in-person, online, and phone counselling sessions all over the UK.
Online & Telephone Counselling
Online sessions usually take place every week and last 60 minutes via a secure Zoom link. They are a convenient way to undergo counselling at your own pace in the comfort of your private space.
By phone, I will call you directly on the number you provide.
Individual sessions cost £60.00 per session. Payment is required before your appointment.
Get in touch
It can feel daunting reaching out, but we all need help at times in our lives. Just fill out this form or
Call +44 7934 758582. I will get back to you within 24 hours during work hours.
Frequently asked questions
I offer In-person, telephone and online counselling. All are equally effective ways to engage with counselling. For online counselling, after we both agree on a time and day, I send you an invite link via the secure platform Zoom to meet, and we begin our session. Sessions are weekly and last 60 minutes. The number of sessions depends on your preferences, but I will discuss this with you during your initial session. I offer both short and long-term sessions for £60.00 per session.
When you start working with an online counsellor, you may feel apprehensive about beginning counselling. The therapeutic relationship is very important for success. I create a safe, non-judgemental space to support you so that we can build a trusting relationship. Online sessions are a very convenient way of undergoing counselling at your pace, where you can find a quiet, comfortable space to be fully at ease.
Get in touch via francesca@ethereal-counsellng.co.uk and I will contact you to schedule an initial 15-minute FREE consultation. Here we will discuss what issues you are experiencing and your goals for therapy. You can also ask me any questions about the therapy process. If you want to proceed, we can book your first in-depth online assessment session, which usually lasts 60 minutes.
When you begin therapy with me, you control what we explore and discuss. My sessions take place in a safe and non-judgmental space, so you can talk freely and honestly about your experiences and current issues, helping you explore your emotions and feelings deeply. Therapy aims to help you find the answers from within, so you can understand better and move forward with your life.
Everything you discuss with me during our sessions is confidential. There are exceptions to this, where I am obliged to break confidentiality: if you disclose involvement in or knowledge of any criminal activities or if there is a safeguarding issue if you or any adult or child related to you could potentially be under threat of harm or abuse.