Rebecca Matthews , BACP

Rebecca Matthews offers calm, approachable support for people dealing with relationship strain, grief and self-esteem concerns. She works in a straightforward way and helps clients talk through what feels overwhelming. Rebecca uses clear goals so sessions focus on what matters to the individual.

Rebecca is a BACP counsellor with six years of experience. She blends a person-centred style with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy when they suit the client. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-focused thinking to understand difficult patterns.

In sessions she listens first and then suggests practical steps to try between meetings. That might include short mindfulness exercises, simple behavioural experiments, or scripts for difficult conversations. The aim is to build skills that make daily life more bearable and relationships easier to manage.

Rebecca has helped people with depression, anxiety and panic attacks, along with those coping with bereavement and big life changes. She also supports people working through intimacy, commitment and trust issues, and those dealing with feelings of emptiness, shame or isolation.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. People use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and bookings are made after a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step.

How Rebecca uses different approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand their responses in close relationships.

Rebecca aims to find the right mix of approaches with each person. She will work collaboratively to identify goals and try techniques that fit the client's needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are good for a fuller face-to-face feel, while phone sessions use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter sessions or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life routines.