Rebecca Rust-Ashford , BACP

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a counsellor who focuses on trauma, anxiety and depression. She has three years of clinical experience and holds BACP accreditation. She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental presence so people can talk about difficult things at their own pace.

Rebecca uses an integrative approach, drawing on several ways of working to meet each person's needs. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual rather than a single method. She values clear goals and simple practical steps alongside space to reflect.

Her work commonly addresses stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and the effects of past abuse. Rebecca also supports people dealing with loss, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, chronic illness, and caregiver strain. She is experienced with issues related to attachment, neurodiversity, body image and sexual expression in kink and alternative sex culture.

Rebecca offers talking therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Sessions are arranged online to suit different schedules and preferences. She works from the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English.

People who choose Rebecca can expect a thoughtful, collaborative way of working. She will listen, check in about goals, and adapt approaches such as trauma-focused methods or eye movement desensitisation where appropriate. The aim is steady progress in manageable steps.

How Rebecca’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach fits work on stress, self-esteem and relationship issues.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of painful memories. It involves guided attention and processing to lessen distress linked to past events. Many people use it for trauma, abuse and strong emotional reactions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how past harm affects current life. It combines talking, stabilisation techniques and practical coping strategies to rebuild a sense of safety and control.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Rebecca will discuss options and work collaboratively to find what suits the person's needs, goals and preferences. Plans can change as work progresses and new priorities appear.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life while keeping the focus on steady progress.