- Trauma-aware approach
- Practical, plain guidance
- Works with codependency
About Rebecca
Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a counsellor who focuses on trauma, depression and anxiety. She holds BACP accreditation, and she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. Rebecca works to match her approach to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Rebecca has three years of practice experience. She uses a mix of approaches so sessions can shift to what feels most helpful. That might mean listening and reflecting, working through traumatic memories, or concentrating on how current patterns affect day-to-day life. She explains techniques in plain language and keeps sessions practical.
Her range of concerns includes stress, relationships, self-esteem and codependency alongside trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image and attachment-related difficulties. Rebecca is used to discussing sensitive topics such as abandonment, adoption and aspects of sexual culture without judgement.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Rebecca uses methods drawn from Client-Centred Therapy, EMDR and trauma-focused work, selecting what seems most useful for each person. She will talk through choices and plan sessions around a person's needs and goals.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location and therapist availability.
How Rebecca's approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and empathy. The therapist gives space for people to lead the conversation while reflecting what they say and helping them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need a steady, validating presence.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, works with distressing memories by combining focused recall with guided eye movements or similar bilateral stimulation. It is commonly used for trauma and can help reduce the intensity of upsetting memories when combined with careful preparation and pacing.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how past events affect current feelings and behaviour. It uses structured techniques to process trauma and to build coping skills for everyday life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will discuss options and decide together with each person which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions as things change.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when those suit a schedule. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed, and it lets people keep therapy alongside other daily commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rebecca help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and depression, and also addresses codependency and related matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rebecca uses an empathic, non-judgemental style and adapts methods to each person. Sessions are practical and use clear, everyday language.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people facing trauma, mood and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rebecca is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom and are provided in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.