Counsellor profile
Regina Riley, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 4 years of experience
Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
Continue with ReginaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (394054)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Regina supplied to BetterHelp.
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Regina
BACP. Four years of experience. Regina Riley is a counsellor who works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career problems, depression and coping with life changes. She describes herself as an integrative counsellor and places the relationship with the client at the centre of her work.
Regina uses several therapeutic approaches and draws on them as needed. She names Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy among the methods she works with. In practice this means she listens, reflects what she hears and helps people talk through patterns and feelings that cause difficulty.
Sessions aim to make it easier to notice and change unhelpful reactions, to understand difficult memories, and to build more reliable ways of relating to others. She says the bond formed in counselling becomes a steady point to work from when addressing loss, addiction, relationship problems, low mood or stress.
Regina accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, Ndebele South and Ndebele North. She works with practical concerns such as communication problems, commitment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress as well as complex trauma and abuse-related difficulties.
Her background and style are straightforward. She says she will not judge or disrespect clients and that she values their experiences. To begin, clients use the site matching tool to book and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and on how early bonds affect feelings and behaviour now. It can help people who have trouble trusting others or who repeat difficult relationship patterns.Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and supports people to find their own answers; this approach is commonly used for stress, low mood and relationship concerns.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping skills work.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and make decisions together about which methods to try. That collaborative process can be adjusted as things change over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of working remotely are easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, options for shorter check-ins when needed and the ability to proceed without travel. These practicalities can make it easier to maintain regular sessions and to try different ways of working when addressing stress, trauma, relationships and other concerns.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, parenting, anger, career and depression among other life changes.
What is her counselling approach like?
She describes herself as an integrative counsellor who draws on attachment-based, client-centred, CBT, psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to suit the situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience in counselling.
Is she registered with a professional body and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Ndebele South and Ndebele North.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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