Harriet Frank

Harriet Frank is a BACP counsellor who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strains. She introduces herself simply and listens first, giving people space to say what matters. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, and she focuses on what each person needs in the moment.

Harriet works with concerns such as eating worries, self-esteem, body image and feelings of isolation. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, caregiving stress and chronic illness. Divorce and separation are listed among the issues she can explore with clients who want help navigating change.

Her practice is grounded in person-centred principles, which means she follows the client's lead and aims to create understanding through careful listening and reflection. Sessions tend to focus on what’s happening now and the practical steps someone might try between meetings. Harriet describes her role as someone who listens, reflects and helps people make sense of difficult feelings.

With three years' experience, she brings a calm and patient presence to sessions. The BACP credential listed after her name refers to registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That registration is shown as BACP in her profile and is left as supplied.

If you prefer straightforward, compassionate conversation about difficult subjects, Harriet offers that kind of space. People often come to talk about relationships, grief, identity and everyday pressures, and she helps them think through next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Person-centred counselling emphasises listening and genuine understanding. The counsellor follows what the client brings, reflects back what she hears and helps people name feelings. This approach suits issues such as depression, loneliness and relationship worries because it creates space to talk without judgement.

Evidence-based techniques for anxiety and stress often include practical coping strategies. These may involve simple breathing or grounding exercises, and short behavioural steps to try between sessions. For body image and eating concerns the work can involve noticing difficult thoughts and gently testing different responses in day-to-day life.

Finding the right method is a shared process. The therapist will discuss what is most helpful for each person and adapt the approach over time based on needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative stance means plans can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy schedules and meeting from wherever is most convenient. If you need to check practicality before booking, confirm the current session options with the service first rather than assuming a particular format. Conversations online can still include guided exercises, check-ins and agreed between-session tasks to help progress work without requiring travel.