Fran Berger-North

• Transactional Analysis
• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss

About Fran

Fran Berger-North works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression using Transactional Analysis and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience working in counselling settings and private practice.

Fran aims to help people make sense of patterns that repeat in their lives. She listens to the story a person brings and looks at how past experiences shape present choices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful patterns and trying practical steps to change them.

Her approach draws on Transactional Analysis, which looks at how we relate to ourselves and others. This helps people understand recurring relationship problems and how old habits influence current behaviour. Fran uses clear, conversational language and works at a pace the client finds manageable.

She has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including workplace stress, social anxiety, caregiver strain, family of origin issues, and the impact of abuse or separation. The work can include looking at emotions such as guilt, shame or emptiness, and practical ways to restore day-to-day functioning.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Fees vary with location and are supplied through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Fran uses therapy approaches and online working

Fran draws on Transactional Analysis to help people recognise patterns in how they relate to others and themselves. This approach looks at different states of mind and recurring interaction styles, which can be useful for relationship issues, attachment concerns and repeated behaviour cycles.

She also uses other evidence-based techniques to focus on practical steps for change. These techniques aim to identify behaviours that maintain stress or low mood and to try out alternative ways of responding. They can help with anxiety, workplace problems, grief and feelings of emptiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Fran will discuss options with each client and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. That means the methods used can change as the work progresses and as practical goals become clearer.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to help people manage therapy alongside work and family commitments.

Topics Fran lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Questions about Fran

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among the main concerns she helps people with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Transactional Analysis and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to look at relationship patterns and personal history.

How long has she been practising?

She has four years' experience working in counselling settings and private practice.

Where is she based?

She works in the United Kingdom and sessions are provided to people located there.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with her?

Begin by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling a first session.