Hi I’m Francesca, I’m a clinical psychologist specialising in paediatrics, currently working at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
My passion as a clinical psychologist is to work with young people and their families to empower them and equip them with skills, tools, strategies and insights to manage all aspects of their emotional wellbeing and mental health and gain confidence in navigating life’s challenges and hurdles.
Clinical Psychologist specialising in Paediatrics
In 2019 I was extremely fortunate to join the team at the Children’s Allergy Service at the Evelina Children’s Hospital, which is the largest allergy service in Europe. I was instantly shocked at how little psychology support is available throughout the UK for children with allergies, despite research showing us that children with allergies have higher levels of anxiety and lower mood than their peers.
This has made me passionate to continue to raise awareness of the value and importance of psychological support for children and families with allergies, and show just what a difference it can make. Learning that your child has an allergy can feel life changing, but I strongly believe that this doesn’t have to mean life limiting.
