Francesca Palazzolo, PACFA
PACFA-credentialed therapist for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and relationship work
- ACT and CBT informed
About Francesca Palazzolo
Francesca Palazzolo is a PACFA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people experiencing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship difficulties, and trauma and abuse, alongside a broad range of related concerns such as intimacy, grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, career transitions and coping with life changes. Francesca integrates evidence-informed methods to help clients explore patterns, make values-based choices, and develop practical skills for daily living.
Francesca is trained with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), which reflects her commitment to recognized professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. She aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be offered and explored, and where each person’s perspective is respected. Beginning therapy can take courage, and Francesca acknowledges that step as part of the healing process while working collaboratively to identify goals and strategies that fit each person’s needs.
Her approach blends attentive listening with structured techniques so that therapy is both empathic and goal-oriented, supporting clients to build resilience, improve relationships, and manage difficult emotions over time.
Francesca is trained with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), which reflects her commitment to recognized professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. She aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be offered and explored, and where each person’s perspective is respected. Beginning therapy can take courage, and Francesca acknowledges that step as part of the healing process while working collaboratively to identify goals and strategies that fit each person’s needs.
Her approach blends attentive listening with structured techniques so that therapy is both empathic and goal-oriented, supporting clients to build resilience, improve relationships, and manage difficult emotions over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francesca Palazzolo have?
Francesca Palazzolo has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Francesca Palazzolo a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA credentials - registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
In which languages does Francesca Palazzolo provide therapy?
Francesca provides therapy in English.
Where is Francesca Palazzolo located?
Francesca is located in Australia.
How can I work with Francesca Palazzolo as my therapist?
You can work with Francesca through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francesca Palazzolo work with international clients?
Francesca Palazzolo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francesca Palazzolo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Francesca Uses in Online Sessions
Francesca often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - a mindfulness-informed approach that helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals; it is commonly used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses - this work can be helpful for intimacy issues, relationship conflict and challenges related to abandonment or attachment difficulties. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy underpins her practice by prioritizing empathy and the client’s own perspective, creating a collaborative environment where people feel heard and supported.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Francesca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so the work aligns with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapists from home or other convenient locations, while keeping the focus on practical, effective support.
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