"…drink from the well of your self and begin again…"
Charles Bukowski
What to expect
What does a session look like?
You are always in the lead. As your practitioner, my role is to create a safe, steady and welcoming space in which you can explore your inner world at your own pace with my guidance throughout.
The work draws on the methods of Healing The Shadow and Deep Process Psychotherapy, which use embodiment, dialogue and a structured understanding of the psyche's archetypes to help you meet, understand, bring about the opportunity for healing and integrate your shadow parts.
All parts of you are welcome throughout the process.
Here's how the journey typically unfolds:
Step 1 — Free Discovery Call (20 minutes) We have a conversation. You share a little of what's bringing you here; I explain the process. Together we get a sense of whether this work feels like a good fit.
Step 2 — First Session (5 hours) The first session is longer by design. This depth of time allows us to move beyond the surface, establish genuine safety, and begin real exploration.
Step 3 — Ongoing Sessions (minimum 2.5 hours) Follow-up sessions build on the work already begun. The depth and pace of ongoing work is always led by you. Six-month packages are available for those ready to commit to a sustained period of transformation.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Session details & fees
Format: In person or Online via Zoom
First session: 5 hours Ongoing sessions: 5 hours or a minimum of 2.5 hours
Fees: £80–£160 per hour (sliding scale) The fee scale makes this work accessible to everyone. Choose the rate that honestly reflects your current circumstances.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
I take a deposit upon booking for sessions to be paid within 48 hours of booking. This is non refundable and non transferable. The remaining balance is due two weeks before an individual session takes place. From this point onwards the balance is also non refundable and non transferable.
6-month packages available:
- Discovery — for those beginning their Shadow Work journey
- In Depth — for those ready to go further
- Intensive — for those committed to deep and sustained transformation
More information about each of the 6-month packages available here.
For online sessions: A simple information sheet is provided with guidance on how to prepare for your session.
Book your free Discovery call here
Privacy Policy
Samantha B
Put simply it is a ‘game changer’.
Before my sessions with Francisco I felt quite broken, with very little self worth, I was struggling with boundaries in all aspects of my life. I was wearing a mask 24/7 and morphing into what other people needed. I felt physically and emotionally exhausted.
I felt supported by Francisco. Since working with him I have been able to start rebuilding my life.
I call it the making of ‘Samantha 2.0’ - she is a warrior not a victim who now has a gate keeper, who helps with keeping healthy boundaries.
I highly recommend Francisco. He will help you identify and safely navigate through the process of healing and empowering yourself.
Hannah Bain
"I would 100% recommend doing work with Francisco with Discover Your Shadow because it has been the best thing that I've ever done for my mental health and my physical health.
I reached out to Francisco to have some shadow work because I realised that I was struggling with parenting my children and I was finding myself actually being a bit controlling as a parent and I realised that it was constant triggers from my own childhood that I needed to try and let go of in order to have better relationship with my children.
I've overcome several emotional traumas from my work with Francisco. Shadow work has helped me feel more confident and feel more happy on a personal level."
NM
"I believed that Fran would not be phased by the material I brought. I was quite honest and open with him which showed I must have trusted him. I was working with some deep shame and he seemed quite comfortable with these parts and engaged with their concerns about judgement. I also liked that Fran was willing to challenge me in a kind and yet holding way. I have parts that can take over at times and he contained them really well and befriended them.
I was able to get to a very deep place that I struggle to get to often. It surprised me how that went, and what surfaced in the end. I have never before truly been able to let go and just follow that vulnerability."
R Clark
“This was my first dive into this kind of personal therapy. I felt very held through the whole process from making the appointment to attending my session. Any nerves I had seemed to dissipate once I’d arrived and settled. Fran explained clearly how our time together could be used to explore my inner self.
Location was really warming and comfortable allowed me to relax into my work with Fran. I came away from my session feeling very calm and centred. I felt with Fran’s help I had begun a journey of discovery that flowed into my daily life. I am now contemplating my next session to continue the great work that was started."
