DR ASHLEY FRANCIS
Online Therapy
Work with an experienced Clinical Psychologist to understand not only what's keeping you stuck, but why - and create lasting change
Check out what patients say
“Ashley has been amazing at helping me overcome some psychological barriers I was having, that were affecting my day to day life and mental well-being. His help has truly affected my life for the better, and I am now the happiest and most confident I have ever been. I highly recommend him to anyone that feels they need psychological help, you won’t be disappointed!"
MATT
IT CONSULTANT
"He is an incredibly professional and skilled psychologist. I was apprehensive about starting therapy, however, Ashley soon put me at ease and we quickly established a rapport. Ashley has helped me to identify patterns in my behaviour which impact upon various relationships within my life. Whilst this is not an easy process, it is an incredibly rewarding and life changing experience and I would like to thank Ashley for this."
SARAH
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
“My experience with Dr Ashley Francis was life changing to say the least. He was highly professional yet personable throughout my entire treatment. Anyone that is considering his service should not think twice as his results speak for themselves."
CHELCIE
LECTURER
Common Reasons People Seek Therapy
People seek therapy for many different reasons. Some come because of overwhelming anxiety or low mood, while others feel stuck in recurring relationship patterns or struggle with stress, burnout or a lack of fulfilment. Whatever has brought you here, therapy provides a space to understand these difficulties and work towards lasting change. Some difficulties I typically help with include:
- Anxiety - Persistent worry, overthinking, panic, physical tension or a constant feeling that something bad might happen.
- Depression - Low mood, loss of motivation, feeling emotionally flat, self-criticism or a sense of being stuck.
- Stress & Burnout - Feeling overwhelmed by work or responsibilities, struggling to switch off, or feeling exhausted despite continuing to perform.
- Relationship difficulties - Recurring conflict, fear of intimacy, people-pleasing, difficulties trusting others or repeating unhealthy patterns.
- Trauma and upsetting life experiences - The lasting emotional impact of painful experiences, whether recent or from earlier in life.
- Self-esteem and identity issues - Feeling not good enough, imposter syndrome, perfectionism or struggling to understand who you are.
Understanding the Root of the Problem
Many of the people I work with are professionals who appear to be coping on the outside but privately struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout or recurring difficulties in their relationships.
While these problems may be the reason you seek therapy, they are often symptoms of deeper emotional patterns that have developed over time. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management, my aim is to help you understand why you feel the way you do and create meaningful, lasting change.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I use a formulation-led approach tailored to your individual experiences and goals. One of the main approaches I draw upon is Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based therapy that helps uncover and resolve the underlying emotional processes that keep people stuck.
If you've tried therapy before, learned coping strategies, but still feel you're facing the same difficulties, this approach may offer a different way forward—helping you not only feel better, but understand yourself more fully on a deeper level.
HOW I WORK
assessment
Therapy begins with a two-hour assessment, allowing us to develop a detailed understanding of your difficulties and decide whether this approach feels right for you.
At the end of the assessment, I'll explain my understanding of your difficulties, discuss how therapy may help, and answer any questions. There is no obligation to continue with therapy afterwards.
Therapy
Therapy sessions are online and are typically held weekly and last 50 minutes.
Contact Dr Francis to arrange an assessment and start making changes to your life.
