Francesca Grundy

In person availability:

Monday 12-1pm

Tuesday 10-11am, 11.30-12.30pm

Thursday 10-11am, 11.30-12.30pm, 1-2pm

Friday 10-11am, 11.30-12.30pm, 1-2pm

Saturday - FULL 

Online/text availability

Wednesday 6-7pm, 7.30-8.30pm

Thursday 6-7pm, 7.30-8.30pm

Friday 6-7pm, 7.30-8.30pm

My name is Francesca Grundy MA (Oxon.), MSt (Oxon.), PGCE (The University of Hull), Dip. Couns. (Bury College) and I am the founder of North Manchester Counselling.

What makes me different? I appreciate that talking for an hour might feel a bit overwhelming at first. That's why I invite clients to join me in using pictures, art, visualisation, fairy tales, emotion dolls, feelings cards, collage and creativity to open discussion and tap into your subconscious intuition. If you find yourself at a crossroads in life, this combination of talk and activity will help you get in touch with your deepest feeling in a non-judgmental and safe environment.

In addition to my rewarding work with adults, I have 20 years' experience working with young people as a teacher and wellbeing worker and am an active volunteer with SHOUT, the text crisis platform where I have taken over 2, 000 conversations. Teen clients are welcome and neuro-divergent teens may benefit from my text support service. 

I believe in the healing, transformative power of person-centred therapy and will accompany you on your journey, however dark and difficult it may feel at times. I regularly support clients through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem and childhood trauma.

I offer all prospective clients a free,confidential 15 minute 'getting to know you' call.

If you are looking for therapy that is engaging, different and perhaps even fun, then start your journey with me today.

I offer three different services for you to choose from: 

1. In-person counselling for teens and adults from my cosy garden therapy room in Prestwich. My preference is for face-to-face therapy as I feel it offers the 'gold standard' in person-centred therapy. £50 per session.

2. Online counselling sessions for teens and adults are available for those for whom it is suitable. Please ensure you have a quiet, confidential space available where you will not be disturbed and a reliable wi-fi connection. £50 per session.

3. Text support sessions are available for teen clients, especially those who are neuro-divergent. Sessions take place on Whatsapp at a pre-arranged time. I am a Level 9 text crisis volunteer with SHOUT and draw upon this experience to support clients who may not be ready for face-to-face counselling yet. £30 per session.

I offer all prospective clients a free, confidential 20 minute 'getting to know you' call. 

I choose not to use assessment questionnaires unless there is a specific reason e.g. to monitor depression or risk.