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Francesca Tondi, PACFA

Compassionate counsellor for stress and relationships

Francesca is an Australian therapist with credentials including PACFA.

13+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues

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About Francesca

Francesca Tondi is a counsellor with a background in psychology who brings 13 years of professional experience to her work in Australia. She holds a PACFA credential and focuses on supporting people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, and depression. Francesca also works with a range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and life-purpose questions.

She is a trained facilitator of Tuning into Teens, and her experience with young people alongside her role as a parent informs a compassionate, practical approach to parent-child relationships. Francesca emphasises respect, sensitivity and empathy in therapy, shaping conversations and treatment plans to each person’s distinct needs and goals. She aims to empower clients to take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering steady support as people build skills and insight.

Francesca works in English and Italian and tailors her use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit the individual, helping clients find approaches that fit their situation and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

PACFA

Languages

English, Italian

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Francesca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and understanding patterns of thought and behaviour. These approaches help people manage stress and anxiety, improve communication, and work through relationship or parenting challenges. As a trained facilitator of Tuning into Teens, she also offers targeted support for parents and carers learning to recognise and respond to adolescent emotions, helping strengthen parent-child connections and reduce conflict.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Francesca collaborates with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting plans as progress unfolds so the client feels involved and supported throughout the process.

Online therapy with Francesca is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists from different locations while keeping appointments manageable and responsive to changing schedules.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Francesca Tondi have?

Francesca Tondi has 13 years of experience.

What professional credentials does Francesca Tondi hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: PACFA.

In which languages does Francesca Tondi provide therapy?

Therapy is available in English and Italian.

Where is Francesca Tondi located?

Francesca Tondi is located in Australia.

How can I work with Francesca Tondi as my therapist?

You can work with Francesca Tondi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Francesca Tondi work with international clients?

Francesca Tondi does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Francesca Tondi 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.