Francesca Palazzolo , PACFA

Francesca Palazzolo is a PACFA-credentialed therapist practicing in Australia with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse. As a member of PACFA - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - she brings recognized training and a commitment to professional standards to her work. Francesca creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts and emotions openly and at their own pace.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping each person identify practical steps and coping strategies that fit their life and goals. Francesca appreciates that beginning therapy requires courage and acknowledges that first step as an important milestone. Her approach blends practical interventions with compassionate listening so clients can build resilience, improve relationships, and address patterns that fuel anxiety or addictive behaviors.

Francesca works with adults facing a range of challenges and aims to tailor sessions to individual needs, fostering an environment where change feels achievable and supported.

Therapeutic Approaches That Guide Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with living a valued life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and present relationships shape emotional responses and connection; it can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship repair. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Francesca works collaboratively to find what fits each client's needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options, monitors progress, and adapts methods so the work feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Francesca is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home while still receiving guidance from a licensed professional.