Welcome
I’m Francesca Thirlwell, Therapist & Executive Coach
Helping professionals lead with confidence, clarity & heart
It can sometimes be difficult to put into words why you are looking for therapy or coaching. You might be unsure of your feelings or it could be that you simply want to feel differently. I support people experiencing a wide range of challenges at work and personally, including:
Leadership challenges
Career transitions or returning to work
Low self-esteem or confidence
Relationship difficulties
Low mood
Anxiety
Stress and work related issues
Feeling stuck or lacking direction
Navigating personal or professional change
I’m a registered BACP psychotherapist, an EMCC accredited senior coach, and a former HR professional. I work with ambitious, forward-thinking individuals, often at a crossroads in their career or personal life. My commercial background combined with my expertise in mental health, means I understand the personal and professional pressures of organisational life and leadership. I help clients build confidence, improve relationship dynamics, and develop deeper self-awareness, so they can lead with authenticity and navigate personal and professional challenges with clarity and resilience.
My Approach
Testimonials
“Working with Francesca for coaching has, without a doubt, changed my life. I’m thriving in ways I never thought possible, and I owe so much of that to her.”
“If you’re considering coaching but feeling unsure, I’d say: start now. You’ll wish you had sooner. Be open-minded and give it your all — the more you put in, the more you’ll get out. And what you get out of it is invaluable.””
“That’s when I started working with Francesca, and I can honestly say she was the catalyst for my transition into a Head of HR position.”