Our Team

Francesca McDonnell is a BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist. Her focus is on the present dynamic in the therapeutic relationship and how the past may have contributed to your current way of being in the world. Her way of working tends not to be prescriptive, steering away from simplified explanations of your unique experience. The aim is to build a trusting and safe relationship where a more complete picture of yourself becomes clear and accessible.

In addition to private practice, she is a counsellor at a London university and has valuable experience working with young adults adapting to a transitional period of life. She has also written for the BACP’s University & College Counselling journal demonstrating her practice in this area. Previously, she worked as a mentor in the women’s and youth service of a charity, both individually and in groups. She is continuing her professional development working with young people by undertaking an additional qualification to work with adolescents from 11+.

Francesca offers one or two full assessment sessions where you can both decide whether working together will be the best way forward. Please email directly to book a brief introductory call and ask any questions you may have about this process.

fmcdonnell@winchesterpsychotherapy.co.uk

Publications, Memberships and Qualifications

Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of London

Graduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Practice, University of London

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, City Lit, London.

McDonnell, F. (2023) ‘The parallel process between trainee counsellors and student clients.’ University & College Counselling published by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-journals/university-and-college-counselling/ ©BACP 2023.’