Francoise Nicoloff, AHPRA

Francoise Nicoloff works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She helps with parenting concerns, self-esteem and motivation, and supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, trauma and sleep problems. Francoise speaks English and French and brings 40 years of professional experience to sessions. She is registered with AHPRA and frames the first step towards change as a courageous one.

Francoise uses a practical, person-focused style in sessions. She listens first, then tailors a plan to each person's needs. Conversations aim to clear immediate pressures and build small, manageable steps for change. Techniques draw from client-centred and mindfulness approaches combined with solution-focused and trauma-informed methods.

In practice she helps people set short-term goals, practise skills for managing mood and anxiety, and work through upsetting events at a comfortable pace. Sessions may include calm breathing and grounding exercises, reflective listening, and pragmatic problem-solving. Francoise pays attention to safety and pacing when trauma or strong emotions are present.

Her additional interests include attachment questions, ADHD, autism and communication problems. She also addresses issues such as forgiveness, guilt, money worries and career direction. Francoise aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can speak honestly and try new approaches.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Francoise adapts work to each person’s pace and priorities, helping people move from coping to clearer choices and renewed purpose.

How Francoise's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which is useful for low confidence, life decisions and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding skills. It helps reduce anxiety, calm racing thoughts and improve sleep by practising focused breathing and attention exercises.

Solution-focused therapy looks for small, practical steps that make a difference quickly. It suits people who want to set clear goals and try strategies that fit their daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francoise will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods as goals and needs evolve. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client agree on priorities and pace.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let people use audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited or choose sessions that suit a quieter schedule.