Counsellor profile
Rebecca Rust-Ashford, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Integrative counsellor for trauma and anxiety
Continue with RebeccaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (403539)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Rebecca supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- EMDR and trauma work
- Relationship and self-esteem
About Rebecca
BACP. 3 years' experience. Rebecca Rust-Ashford works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She uses an integrative approach and draws on several methods to suit the person in front of her.
Rebecca describes her work as practical and person-focused. She listens to what matters to the client and uses that to guide sessions. Techniques come from client-centred ways of working alongside trauma-focused methods and EMDR where relevant.
In a typical session she helps people talk through current problems and notice patterns that keep those problems going. She may support a person to process difficult memories, build emotional skills, or improve how they relate to others. Sessions aim to be clear and straightforward about short and longer term goals.
Her background is three years in practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That is the credential listed in her profile.
Rebecca also works with a range of related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, body image and caregiver stress. She names an interest in areas including autism, chronic illness, ageing, codependency and some personality-related issues.
Sessions are held in English and the practice is based in the United Kingdom. People should confirm current session options before booking to be sure the format fits their needs.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The counsellor listens, reflects and supports the individual to find their own answers; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that aims to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. It is often used for trauma and abuse related difficulties.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how traumatic events affect current thoughts and feelings, and on practical steps to reduce their ongoing impact. This approach suits people coping with lingering effects of past harm.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past, and will work together with the client to decide which approach to try first.
If you are considering online counselling, check which session formats are offered before booking. The biography does not list specific formats, so confirm the options available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, client-centred style that draws on trauma-focused methods and EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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