Rebecca Hepson , BACP

Rebecca Hepson is a counsellor who focuses on relationships and how people relate to themselves. She holds BACP accreditation and uses talking and practical work to help people untangle patterns that leave them feeling stuck. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people notice what gets in the way of close relationships and a life that feels purposeful.

She believes the relationship we have with ourselves shapes all others. Sessions often begin by looking at patterns that cause low self-esteem, anxiety or difficulty trusting others. Rebecca also supports people dealing with the after-effects of sexual assault, trauma or ongoing stress so they can start to feel more steady again.

Her approach blends client-centred listening with body-focused somatic methods and trauma-focused techniques. That mix allows space to talk about feelings and to notice how stress shows up physically. She helps people connect thoughts, emotions and bodily reactions so they can make practical changes.

Rebecca has three years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including intimacy issues, codependency, commitment worries, infidelity and attachment difficulties. She also brings focus to career questions, life purpose and the particular pressures faced by LGBT people and veterans.

Sessions are offered in English and can take place by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled to fit the client’s needs and timing.

How Rebecca’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and placing the client’s experience at the centre. It helps when someone wants a non-judgemental space to talk about relationships, self-worth or life changes. Somatic Therapy pays attention to how stress and emotion show up in the body. It uses gentle body-focused noticing alongside talk work to help people reduce tension and feel more grounded. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on working with the effects of past trauma in a paced way, helping people manage strong reactions and rebuild trust in themselves.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods feel most helpful based on goals, preferences and how someone responds in early sessions. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online formats offer practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls allow face-to-face connection and visual cues, while phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter, more frequent touches possible and can fit around work or caregiving. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life while still supporting meaningful therapeutic progress.