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Rebecca Rust-Ashford, BACP

Empathic counsellor for anxiety and trauma

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Rebecca

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She has three years' experience working with people who feel overwhelmed or stuck, and she uses a warm, non-judgemental approach to create a calm space for talking. Rebecca holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide her practice in the United Kingdom.

She adapts her way of working to each person. Rebecca draws on client-centred ideas to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities.

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Background and approach

She also uses trauma-focused methods alongside eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing to support people who are processing painful memories. In sessions she listens closely and helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations aim to make distress easier to manage and to increase day-to-day coping.

Rebecca pays attention to the effects of long-term stress, illness and relationship strain when these come up. Rebecca has experience supporting people dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles and complex loss, and she is familiar with concerns that can come with adoption, foster care and blended families.

She also works with people affected by chronic pain, cancer or caregiving demands, and with those exploring identity and body image. Her style is collaborative and paced to the person's needs. Sessions may include short exercises, guided processing of upsetting memories, or simply a chance to talk things through and regroup.

People who want steady, practical support often find this approach helpful.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of sessions and focuses on listening, empathy and the individual's own goals. It helps people clarify feelings, make sense of choices and build confidence to try new ways of coping.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the effects of traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact. It often uses structured conversations and paced exercises to help people process upsetting memories and reduce distress in daily life.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing techniques to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It can be useful for people who feel stuck with vivid or distressing recollections.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Rebecca works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt the plan as work progresses so sessions remain helpful and manageable.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations without travel, phone sessions can be a shorter check-in with less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging suits those who prefer writing or need support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
Rebecca supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse. She also works with issues like self-esteem, abandonment, attachment difficulties and challenges linked to illness or caregiving.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental and grounded in client-centred practice. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and aim to identify practical steps and ways to manage distress.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom and draws on several approaches to match individual needs. Her work includes helping people process traumatic memories and reduce ongoing anxiety.
What credentials and location apply?
Rebecca holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is noted as provided in her profile.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on preference and practical needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is determined during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The platform guides you through each step.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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