About Dr Francesco Bernardi
Dr Francesco Bernardi is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professional Council (HPCP). He holds a doctorate in Counselling Psychology from City University London and brings advanced training across multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Dr Bernardi specialises in trauma and anxiety-related conditions. He is an accredited EMDR therapist with advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, and holds a post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He also works as an IFS-informed therapist at Level 1 Internal Family Systems training. His therapeutic toolkit includes psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and compassion-focused therapy, allowing him to tailor his approach to individual client needs.
His experience spans working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related conditions including social anxiety, health anxiety, and panic disorder. He offers general counselling sessions, family and systemic therapy, and clinical supervision. Beyond direct client work, Dr Bernardi works as a consultant and supervisor in EMDR practice.
Sessions are currently available online. Dr Bernardi works with different psychotherapeutic approaches to support adults in addressing emotional and psychological difficulties in a way that feels right for them.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling
- Level 5 CBT
Specialises in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- OCD
- Relationship issues
- PTSD
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