Hi I’m Francesca Myles (BA hons, PGcert, MBACP, Associate BAAT, & Creative Counsellors CIC member)

As an Integrative Arts Counsellor, I support people with a wide mix of mental health challenges—especially the kind that show up alongside big life transitions, like chronic illness, disability, identity, relationship changes, or feeling out of step with the world around you. Here are some of the things people come to me for support with:

• Feeling anxious or overwhelmed—whether it’s social situations, health worries, or just trying to keep up with life.

• Low mood or depression—including times when everything feels heavy, flat, or hard to face.

• Living with neurodivergence—like ADHD, autism, or sensory differences, and the emotional ups and downs that can come with it.

• Exploring identity—especially around gender, sexuality, or figuring out who you are in a world that doesn’t always get it.

• Managing chronic health conditions—and the emotional impact of pain, fatigue, or feeling misunderstood.

• Grief and loss—whether that’s losing someone, or dealing with changes in your health, relationships, or sense of self.

• Feeling isolated or disconnected—especially if you’ve felt overlooked or unheard in other spaces.

• Processing trauma—including ongoing stress, past experiences, or the kind of trauma that’s hard to name.

I aim to create a space that’s gentle, creative, and shaped around what you need—not a one-size-fits-all approach. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and I’d be glad to work with you.