- Empathic listener
- BACP credential
- Practical steps
About Rebecca
Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a counsellor with three years' experience who focuses on trauma, anxiety and depression. She works in a non-judgemental, empathic way and adapts her approach to meet each person's needs. Rebecca is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is shown as her listed credential.
Her sessions aim to make difficult subjects easier to talk about. She listens for what matters most and adjusts the pace to suit the person in front of her. Many people bring worries about stress, self-esteem and relationships, and she helps them talk through these problems.
Rebecca draws on several therapeutic approaches rather than using a single method. That means she may use client-centred listening, trauma-focused strategies, or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing depending on the situation. She chooses practical steps that feel manageable between sessions.
She has a wider interest in issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, neurodiversity, chronic illness and body image. Rebecca also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, ageing questions, and aspects of sexual subcultures like BDSM and kink.
Sessions are conducted in English and she works from the United Kingdom. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on availability. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Rebecca uses client-centred therapy to create a listening space where the person's concerns guide the work; this approach emphasises being heard and understood and helps with anxiety and relationship problems. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often shortened to EMDR, is used to address distress linked to traumatic memories and can reduce the intensity of those memories. Trauma-focused therapy targets the effects of trauma directly by helping people make sense of what happened and learn ways to manage upsetting reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out what feels most helpful based on the client's goals, history and preferences. That means plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It also allows conversations to continue when attending in person is difficult, while the therapist and client jointly decide the best way to proceed.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rebecca help with?
She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and with relationship strain and trauma-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathic and non-judgemental with a focus on adapting to each person. She listens and works at a pace that feels manageable for the client.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Rebecca has three years' experience working as a counsellor and has developed a practice focused on trauma, anxiety and depression.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Rebecca?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.