Testimonials

“I suffered from extreme anxiety and an inability to have a positive outlook on any situation. I’d been this way for many years so it was a real relief to learn to manage stress and anxiety resulting in a far better quality of life. The sessions dramatically reduced the amount of time I was spending unnecessarily stressing about ‘catastrophising’ and I broke the cycle of inflated negativity. A worthy note is that it helped me return to public performance – one of my objectives.”
“Thank you for helping me climb out of the black hole I was in last year. And helping me to feel happy and relaxed in my work environment again. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to say I enjoy being myself, going to work and my life. It’s a good place to be.”
"I found that therapy has given me great insight into my thinking processes. From taking a step back to observe these processes, it has enabled me to change the unhelpful ones. CBT has been life-changing for me."
"The sessions helped me understand the core of my difficulties, how my mind works in interpreting situations which, therefore, impacts all aspects of life. It was really eye-opening and very useful to learn the core of why you react the way you do in certain situations."
“I am a lot less anxious. I feel that having therapy has allowed me to take a step back and think logically about problems and not let them get me so wound up now.”
"The sessions exactly addressed the difficulties I was presenting. At the beginning, I was asked to state the targets of the therapy, and we worked to meet those targets. I found this clear and practical approach very beneficial, and therapy was quick and effective."
"Therapy provided me with very useful life skills, especially around interacting with other people. These were a revelation to me. I know what to do to make things better. You cannot change other people, but you can change your own behaviour and thoughts, and this is what makes the difference. I feel much better prepared to live in society. It is such a richness."
“My internal dialogue has completely changed. Learning how to control my anxiety and how to manage people in general has also had a positive impact on many parts of my life.”
“Day-to-day life was very hard for me for a period of time, and I struggled as I was always negative and pessimistic. My life has become much more positive and happier as a result of therapy. I am overwhelmed with what I have achieved after just a few months. I was a terribly anxious person, and now I have managed to move to London by myself: travel, fly and live alone, and I managed this with barely a blink of an eye. I have very little anxiety when considering all these aspects of my time here in London, only excited anxious butterflies (which I have not experienced for a long time). I don’t believe that I would have allowed myself to even consider these opportunities, never mind pursuing them without the help of Francisca. I have shocked many people, my parents, and myself especially after being able to take the plunge and move to London to take on a new challenge. Now I feel the most positive I ever have and I am so pleased and grateful.”
"Working with Francisca has been very helpful. It has been helpful to learn to rationalize my thoughts. I now feel more confident in myself and am able to lead a much less anxious life. I feel like I’m a different person now."
"Francisca put me at ease straight away. She always talks with a calming tone which makes you feel supported and safe. She is extremely approachable and a great listener. It didn’t take long at all to build up a good working rapport and feel like I could really relate to her. She also has a really good memory and gets to know you really well, which greatly helps."
“I could feel my little internal happiness monitor getting a bit happier each time I saw Francisca for a session.”
"Francisca is a very supportive and understanding therapist."
"I feel Francisca’s kind-hearted and considerate manner was what I needed to come out of my shell and speak about the issues I had trouble with. Although Francisca had a gentle approach, the sessions were clear, and her techniques were understandable. I didn’t feel any pressure to answer quickly or in a certain way as I worried that being put on the spot would; I felt confident in taking my time and speaking honestly."
"Francisca was extremely welcoming and warm from the beginning. She made me feel very comfortable, and I could talk to her openly and easily."
"As a young male, I struggled to admit I needed help, but all I'd say is if you are reading this you are probably looking for some form of CBT for yourself or another. Just do it!"
"Don’t feel uncomfortable seeking support; therapy is something that can help everyone. It's worth it. Keep a sense of humour; there are many situations worth laughing at. If you've started thinking about it, then you're much closer to winning already."
"Going to therapy to deal with issues means having to raise & discuss those issues which did not always result in feeling all that comfortable. It does, however, become easier with each session attended, and the benefits can be felt pretty quickly."
"Francisca gave me tools to improve my life, and this is priceless. Excellent value for money. The best money I've ever spent."
"Can you put a value on happiness and learning about yourself for your own development?"
"As a student, I received a discount. I feel that I definitely got value for my money as my overall wellbeing has dramatically improved."
"The results of the sessions have proved to be much more effective than any of the medications I have tried over the last 20 years. I would highly recommend Francisca as a therapist."
"I am so excited about what I have already managed to achieve with your help. My life really has changed thanks to the work we’ve done! Thank you!"
"Therapy has been very useful to have done, and it’s helped me a great deal. Thank you very much."
"I have learned to recognize negative ways of thinking which helps me to stop them in their tracks. I have gained a general feeling of peace and acceptance. I have learned useful tools for overcoming some of life’s problems."
"I loved Francisca’s approach of connecting with me as an equal. I liked that she gave me guidance yet responsibility for my well-being: this is very empowering. I felt I could do so much to improve my situation with my strength, and that nobody else could help me but myself. Francisca explained to me psychological theories and techniques very clearly so that I could use them in my daily life. Thank you very much, Francisca, I am so glad I attended your therapy sessions!"
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The #SHIFT Process

Through the course of my work I have developed a bespoke therapeutic procedure which concretely allows clients to quieten their Inner Critic. The SHIFT Process: Subconscious Healing of the Inner-critic. Fast Track Process. What was your experience of the SHIFT process to quieten the Inner Critic?

“Extremely useful and successful, I am now a lot more confident in myself, and my ‘inner critic’ is a lot quieter in the back of my mind.”

“I found using the SHIFT Process to be a very powerful exercise that has been much more useful than the majority of other therapy that I have received.”

“I was booked an appointment with Francisca by a family member and had no real idea what I was in for. After a couple of chats, we embarked on a process which I can only describe as life-changing. Just do it!”

“I can’t recommend Francisca’s method highly enough and will always be grateful.”

“To me, this was the most valuable aspect of the sessions, though probably the exercise I was most sceptical about at first. I can definitely see myself coming back to intermittently to continue my work and development in this area.”

“These were, in my opinion, the most difficult – but most beneficial – parts of the sessions I attended. They made me think of things that I would have rather not thought about and this is clearly uncomfortable. However, working to quiet my Inner Critic voice led to an ability to look at events from a more observational stance and feel less personally wounded/affected, so they helped very much.”

If you would like to try The SHIFT Process for yourself

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