Welcome to Francois Hunter CounsellinG
Counselling for when you’re tired of holding everything together
Online therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or unsure how to keep carrying what life has asked of them.
You do not need to arrive with the right words.
You do not need to know where to begin.
You just need a space where you can stop performing and start being honest about what is really going on.
Book your free 30-minute introductory call
A gentle first conversation to see whether working together feels right.
You may be here because...
You might look like you are coping on the outside, while inside something feels heavy, messy, or hard to explain.
You may be:
- overthinking everything and struggling to switch off
- feeling anxious, numb, low, or emotionally overwhelmed
- carrying pain from the past that still affects you now
- finding relationships difficult, confusing, or exhausting
- questioning who you are, what you want, or where you belong
- tired of people-pleasing, masking, or pretending you are fine
- longing for a space where you do not have to explain yourself so much
If any of this feels familiar, therapy can offer a place to slow down and begin making sense of it.
Therapy is not about fixing you
I do not believe you are broken.
Often, what we call anxiety, shutdown, avoidance, people-pleasing, anger, numbness, or self-protection once made sense.
These patterns may have helped you survive, belong, stay safe, or keep going.
But what once protected you can eventually begin to limit you.
Counselling gives you space to understand these patterns with compassion, rather than shame.
Together, we can explore what has happened, how it has shaped you, and what might need to change so you can feel more like yourself again.
How counselling with me can help
Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and paced around you.
Together, we may explore:
- what you are feeling and what those feelings might be trying to communicate
- old patterns that keep repeating in relationships, work, identity, or self-worth
- how your body responds to stress, overwhelm, shutdown, or fear
- how to build safer boundaries and a kinder relationship with yourself
- how to reconnect with parts of yourself that have been hidden, silenced, or protected for a long time
The work is not about pushing you to open up before you are ready.
It is about creating enough safety that you no longer have to force yourself.
My Approach
My counselling approach is integrative, relational, trauma-informed, and person-centred.
That means I do not use a one-size-fits-all model. I work with you as a whole person, not a diagnosis or a problem to be solved.
I draw from:
- person-centred counselling
- integrative practice
- trauma-informed understanding
- somatic awareness
- relational therapy
- cognitive behavioural
- practical tools where helpful
Some sessions may feel reflective and spacious. Others may be more focused, practical, or exploratory. We will shape the work together around what feels useful for you.
LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling
I offer LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for people exploring identity, relationships, shame, belonging, family dynamics, coming out, internalised messages, minority stress, or the exhaustion of having to explain yourself.
This is not a space where you need to educate me on the basics of your identity.
It is a space where your sexuality, gender, relationships, and lived experience can be met with respect, curiosity, and care.
what beginning therapy looks like
1. Book a free introductory call
A 30-minute online conversation where we can talk about what brings you to therapy and whether I feel like the right fit.
2. We agree how we might work together
If it feels right, we can arrange your first 50-minute session and talk through practical details.
3. We begin at your pace
You do not need to tell your whole story straight away. We begin with what feels most important, manageable, or present for you.
"Working with you has been life-changing. I came in feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and I’ve left with a sense of clarity and self-acceptance I never thought possible. Thank you for creating a space where I felt truly heard."
"I was nervous to start , but from our first session, I felt safe and supported. Your warmth, compassion, and insight helped me understand patterns I’d been carrying for years. I’ve grown so much in such a short time."
"Our sessions helped me reconnect with myself. You never rushed me, never judged — just gently guided me to find my own answers. I’ve gained tools that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life."
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Begin your journey, all it takes is that first step.
Schedule a free initial session with me, and let’s explore how I can support you every step of the way.