Francesca Tondi, PACFA

Francesca Tondi is a counsellor who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family and parenting challenges, and depression. She speaks English and Italian and brings a calm, practical approach to sessions. Francesca aims to make first steps feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

She has 13 years of professional experience and is PACFA credentialed in Australia. Francesca draws on her background in psychology and on practical experience as a parent to guide conversations about parent-child relationships. She has run Tuning into Teens programs and uses that experience when supporting carers and parents.

In sessions she listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals. She focuses on clear communication skills, coping strategies for anxiety and stress, and ways to rebuild trust after separation or loss. Conversations are tailored to each person’s situation rather than following a set script.

Francesca also supports people dealing with abandonment or attachment issues, body image, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, loneliness, midlife questions and men's issues. She works with practical steps such as problem-solving, boundary-setting and rebuilding daily routines.

Her style is warm and respectful. Francesca aims to help people feel heard and to give tools they can use between sessions. To begin, she asks about immediate concerns, then helps plan the next steps together.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Francesca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One common focus is practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding and routine-building techniques to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another emphasis is on communication and relationship skills - learning how to set boundaries, speak clearly about needs and repair connection after conflict or separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan if something is not working.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to continue support while managing caregiving duties or health limitations. Francesca will discuss practical arrangements and help tailor sessions to fit everyday life.