Counsellor profile
Francoise Nicoloff, AHPRA
Based in Australia · 40 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, mood and parenting concerns
Continue with FrancoiseAt a glance
- Registration
- AHPRA, Australia (PSY0001122692)
- Qualifications
- AHPRA
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English, French
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Francoise supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Francoise
AHPRA. 40 years of professional experience. Francoise Nicoloff works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression and life changes. She speaks English and French and brings long experience to practical counselling conversations.
Francoise uses client-centred methods to focus on what matters to the person in front of her. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation and on solution-focused techniques for practical problem solving. Her stated aims include improving confidence, coping skills and everyday functioning.
Sessions involve straightforward discussion about the issues you bring. The counsellor listens and reflects, then suggests simple exercises or changes to try between meetings. She will work with you to set short-term goals and review progress regularly.
Francoise notes experience with trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, anger and mood conditions including bipolar disorder. She also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, domestic violence, immigration concerns and money and financial issues.
Her style is direct and respectful, with attention to practical steps as well as emotional understanding. She says the first step takes courage and offers collaborative support toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
To arrange a first session, follow the site process to see available counselling options and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and uses reflective listening so the client feels understood; it suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain and parenting concerns. Mindfulness Therapy involves learning simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and mood regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small changes to move past current obstacles and build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Francoise will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the client’s goals, preferences and what has worked or not worked before. The choice of techniques is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let someone choose not to use video if they prefer a phone or audio meeting, or select video when visual cues help the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Francoise works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression and a range of mood and life-change issues.
What is her counselling approach?
She uses client-centred counselling, mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What credentials and location apply?
Francoise is listed with AHPRA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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