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Francesca Palazzolo, PACFA

Australian PACFA therapist for stress and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addiction and trauma care
  • Relationship and intimacy work

About Francesca Palazzolo

Francesca Palazzolo is a PACFA-credentialed therapist practicing in Australia. PACFA is the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a professional body that recognises training and ethical practice in counselling and psychotherapy.

She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, resolving relationship difficulties, and recovering from trauma and abuse. Francesca focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name and explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that align with each person’s values and goals.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Francesca acknowledges that decision with respect and support. She aims to partner with clients to build clarity, develop coping strategies, and strengthen the capacities needed to move forward, whether the work addresses immediate concerns or longer standing patterns.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

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 experience.

Is Francesca Palazzolo a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: PACFA. License details: .

In which languages does Francesca Palazzolo provide therapy?

Francesca Palazzolo provides therapy in English.

Where is Francesca Palazzolo located?

Francesca Palazzolo is located in Australia.

How can I work with Francesca Palazzolo as my therapist?

You can work with Francesca Palazzolo 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, 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.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then focus on actions that reflect what matters most. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence present connections, supporting work on abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship problems by strengthening emotional understanding and secure relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist reflects and supports the client's own capacity for growth, useful for building self-esteem and navigating grief or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Francesca works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor the pace, techniques, and focus so therapy feels relevant and sustainable.

Online therapy with Francesca offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives or to access care from different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt many of the same approaches used in face-to-face work to remote formats, helping clients make consistent progress while maintaining practical convenience.

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