Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or just not yourself?
You don’t have to keep feeling this way
I’m Fran Slater, NCPS-accredited counsellor — in person in Deeping St James & Nottingham, or online UK-wide
Are any of these familiar?
If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
When the past shows up in the present
Some things happen to us when we are young. The effects don’t stay in the past — they show up in how we feel about ourselves, how we behave in relationships, how safe we feel in the world. Counselling for low self-esteem can help you understand those connections and begin to loosen their grip.
Feeling stuck or lost without knowing why?
Sometimes there’s no obvious reason to feel the way you do, and that makes it harder, not easier. You don’t need a crisis to deserve support. If something just doesn’t feel right, that’s enough. Talking therapy can help you make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward.
That inner critic that never switches off
You’d never speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself. You know that logically, but knowing it doesn’t make it stop. Counselling for anxiety, low mood, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences can help you understand where that critical voice came from and begin to meet yourself with the kindness you deserve.
Just wanting to feel like yourself again
You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or have the right words for it. Whether you’re looking for in-person counselling in Deeping St James or Nottingham, or online counselling from anywhere in the UK, you just have to be willing to show up. I’ll help with the rest.
Hi I’m Fran – NCPS-accredited person-centred counsellor with over 5 years of experience
My path to this work was a personal one.
I understand what it is to look capable on the outside while carrying something quite different inside. To have a voice in your head that quietly decides whether you’ve done enough, been enough, are enough. And I know what it is to reach adulthood with ways of being already in place — patterns that developed for good reasons, that kept you safe once, but that quietly got in the way of the life you wanted.
That experience changed the direction of my life. I’m a qualified, NCPS-accredited person-centred counsellor with over 5 years of experience. I specialise in working with adults who are carrying the lasting effects of a difficult or challenging childhood — though many people I work with wouldn’t use that word for what they went through.
Whatever you call it, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
I have a dedicated private practice in Deeping St James and Nottingham, and I work with adults online across the UK.
What clients say
“More confident and less anxious”
Fran supported me through significant life changes and helped me feel more confident in myself and less anxious. I now feel more equipped to handle challenging situations that I wouldn’t have previously managed, and I understand myself and my feelings so much better.
Client
“My life is so much better now”
Fran was immediately a trusting and friendly face that allowed me to open up and talk. My life is so much better now and I’m managing to deal with the ups and downs so much better. She was fantastic at helping me understand my feelings and I will always feel grateful for my experience of counselling with Fran. I can now recommend counselling to my friends who are struggling, because I can assure them it works.
Client
“I speak to myself so much more kindly”
I came to counselling not knowing what to expect, dealing with a huge amount of anxiety that felt overwhelming. Through my sessions with Fran I now understand my feelings and my anxiety has greatly reduced. My relationship with myself and with others has changed so much. I am now able to speak to myself so much more kindly than I did before. Fran supported me every step of the way and I never felt pressured or judged.
Thank you Fran, I appreciate it more than you can know.
Client
Working together – in person or online
In person in Deeping St James
I see clients from my dedicated private counselling room in Deeping St James, which is easily accessible from Peterborough, Stamford, Bourne, Spalding and the surrounding areas of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
In person in Nottingham
I also offer in-person counselling sessions in Nottingham, welcoming clients from across the city and surrounding areas. My Nottingham practice is easily accessible on city bus routes, making it straightforward to reach without a car.
Online across the UK
Online counselling works just as well as face to face for many people. Sessions take place via a secure video platform, from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Wherever you are in the UK, I can work with you.
Not sure whether in-person or online is right for you? Get in touch and we can talk it through – your first call is free.
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out is often the hardest part. If anything on this page has resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to arrange your free initial consultation call. There’s no obligation and no pressure – just a warm, confidential conversation to see whether we might be a good fit.
Some things have been carried alone for so long they feel like they are just part of you. They do not have to be.
Common questions
Person-centred counselling is an approach that puts you at the heart of the process. Rather than following a fixed programme or telling you what to do, a person-centred counsellor believes that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to create a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely, at your own pace, and find your own way forward.
There’s no clear dividing line, and that’s okay. Talking to someone you trust is always valuable. But if you find yourself going over the same ground without things shifting, feeling like a burden to the people around you, or simply wanting a space that’s entirely yours, counselling might be exactly what you’re looking for. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. If something doesn’t feel right, that’s enough.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours. From there, we can arrange a free initial telephone consultation and discuss availability for sessions.
Please note that I am not a crisis service and am unable to provide crisis support.
If you are struggling and need urgent support, please make use of the resources below:
- If your life is in immediate danger, please call 999
- You can be connected to your local crisis team by calling 111
- The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at samaritans.org or by calling 116 123 (free)
- The NHS also has detailed guidance on mental health crisis support at nhs.uk/mental-health