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Rebecca Riley

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Rebecca Riley, BACP

Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience

Client-centred counsellor for stress and loss

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At a glance

Registration
BACP, United Kingdom (409047)
Qualifications
BACP
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Based in
United Kingdom

Details come from information Rebecca supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Self esteem

About Rebecca

BACP. Three years of clinical experience. Rebecca Riley works with people on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem and major life changes using a client-centred counselling style. She practises from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

Rebecca describes her role as listening and reflecting rather than directing. She focuses on helping people talk through painful feelings and confusing decisions. Sessions are presented as a place to be heard and to notice what matters to the individual.

Her work often addresses relationship and family concerns alongside trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with addiction, adoption and foster care issues, control struggles, guilt and shame, infidelity and isolation. Rebecca lists midlife questions, life purpose and money worries among other practical life stresses she helps people manage.

Client-Centred Therapy guides her approach. That means conversations are led by the person's priorities and experience rather than a strict set of techniques. The counsellor reflects back what she hears and helps clients find their own direction and responses.

Rebecca notes the step of starting counselling can feel difficult. She encourages people to take that step and says she will work alongside them as they explore feelings, make changes or cope with loss. Practical matters such as session length, cost and booking are handled through the service's scheduling and subscription process.

Client-centred approaches and remote counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and views the client as the expert in their life. The counsellor listens, reflects and responds to what the person brings, which can help with low self-esteem, anxiety, grief and decisions about life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether Client-Centred methods suit the current concerns. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as the therapeutic relationship develops.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit more easily around work, childcare and travel. Remote work can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and reduce the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals use conversation and reflection online much as they do in person, adapting pace and focus to the client's needs and daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem and life changes, plus related issues such as trauma and family difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means conversations follow the client's priorities and she reflects back what she hears.

How much experience does she have?

Rebecca has three years of experience supporting people with emotional and psychological challenges.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the BACP as stated in her credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin counselling with her?

Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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