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Hi, my name is Francesca and I am a therapist. This is where I write about the body, nature, and healing, exploring how embodied living in relationship with the more-than-human world can support our mental health. Some posts are practical guides for therapy seekers; others are reflections on belonging, migration, and social justice. Browse by category below, or let curiosity guide you.

Therapy insights

Series of blog posts regarding therapy, from tips to support you overcome life transitions to finding a therapist.

Eco-somatics / Newsletter

In this section, I explore the connection between body, mind, and nature, delving into how understanding the ‘dynamics’ of each can help us connect more deeply with ourselves and the world around us. Through insights and practices, I’ll show how learning about these systems can help us feel more grounded and like we truly belong. This series is connected to my bi-monthly newsletter “Rooted in motion“. Some blog posts are accessible when subscribed. 

Food for thought

This is a space to look at things differently and see how they sit with us. It’s a gentle challenge to the norm, an invitation to explore horizons we may not know are there, all through a mental health lens.

Life abroad and identity

Let’s explore the intersection between migration and mental health. This series is connected to my podcast “We are here, too – on mental health abroad