Dr Francesco Bernardi Counselling, EMDR, CBT, IFS informed Psychotherapy in South & East London - London

Stefany M.

Francesco is a highly trusted and capable doctor with a real care and interest in his patients. He is a kind, compassionate and an excellent listener. Since the first moment I walked into his studio, I felt completely at ease, and I immediately connected with him. My experience throughout one and half years of therapy has been very positive. As a result I feel my self-esteem has increased, and I can handle better everyday life challenges. I would have no hesitation in recommending Francesco to anyone that might need face to face, or online therapy.

Michele M.

I would recommend Francesco to anyone. He is perceptive, kind, and professional. Conversation with him is easy & effortless, and he is always 100% present in our sessions, which results in really insightful observations. He provided me with the tools to cope with anxiety, achieve more clarity, and approach invasive thoughts with curiosity instead of judgement. While our sessions can be emotionally challenging, I always look forward to them.

Paul G.

Francesco is an excellent therapist and takes time to understand what is needed and the best way to approach it. Having been new to therapy, it could be quite daunting, but Francesco helped remove any concerns or stigma and approach things in a calm, soothing, and ultimately, beneficial way. Would highly recommend.

Isil A.

Francesco is one of the loveliest people I have ever met! Very professional. You feel very comfortable talking to him. Highly recommended.

Thank you for all your help and support!

R S.

Deciding who to ask for help is a mind field and being honest realising you need help and doing something about it is a bigger one; but once you have taken the plunge and spoken out loud that “the tools I have for coping aren’t very good for me”, how do you pick the person to talk to?
I went down the route of as many qualifications and accreditations as possible. If I was opening Pandora’s box I wanted a qualified co-pilot to lead me through the fall out. So that was how I chose Dr Bernardi, but why would I recommend him to someone else?
It isn’t because he is calm, kind and compassionate (to confirm he is all of those things), it is a little to do with the fact that he paces an hour session so well that you leave every one feeling like a complete person (even though you may have been a tearful mess at one point).
I would recommend Francesco because he successfully challenged some very hard wired thought processes and patterns that I have had cemented into my life since childhood. I achieved my goal of finding tools to help me cope when life is challenging and I understand myself better.
Words on a page wont be able to convey the mountain I faced in re-programing some thought patterns, but by being honest and open (two hard things to do when you don’t want to face the dark) and thanks to Francesco, the climb isn’t so bad, I am finding the light.

Elisa U.

I saw a lot of positive changes happening over the period of time Dr. Bernardi and I worked together. I am very happy with where I am now. Dr. Bernardi has a very empathic approach and it is easy to feel comfortable during the sessions.

David L.

Absolutely exemplary EMDR. I can't speak for everyone (although the rest of the reviews are glowing to) but if you're also on the autistic spectrum, I can't recommend Francesco enough!

nicholas R.

I found the sessions I had with Dr Bernardi extremely beneficial.

He was very understanding and would really strive to engage with me and in doing so help me to get to the root of various problem and find solutions.

I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending him to others