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Rebecca Rust-Ashford

BACP · United Kingdom

Gentle, practical therapy for trauma and anxiety

Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Rebecca

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works in a straightforward, empathic way and aims to make sessions feel calm and manageable. Rebecca holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide her professional practice.

She combines several therapeutic methods to suit each person. That means sessions might focus on listening and reflecting, practical coping strategies, or processing difficult memories.

Background and approach

Rebecca aims to keep language simple and to explain any techniques before using them. People come to her with relationship worry, low self-esteem, or feelings of being stuck. She also supports those dealing with long-term health issues, caregiver stress, body image concerns and complex histories such as adoption, abandonment or attachment difficulties.

Rebecca works with neurodiverse presentations and people exploring sexual and relationship identity as part of her wider focus areas. Her background includes three years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing alongside a client-centred approach to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

This flexible mix lets her respond to what is most helpful in the moment. Rebecca’s sessions tend to be plain-spoken and goal-aware. She helps people learn coping skills, talk through painful memories, and rebuild confidence at a steady pace.

The emphasis is on practical steps and clear communication so progress feels tangible.

What Rebecca works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse
Also works with
RelationshipSelf esteemDepression

How Rebecca works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Rebecca among the ways they work.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Listed by Rebecca among the ways they work.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Listed by Rebecca among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps clients set the pace and focus. This approach is helpful for building trust and exploring feelings about relationships, self-worth and everyday stress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is a method used to process distressing memories. It involves guided attention and structured steps to reduce the intensity of painful recollections, which can ease symptoms linked to past trauma.

Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the ways traumatic experiences affect daily life. Work is paced to what someone can manage and aims to reduce avoidance, improve coping and restore a sense of control over memories and reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy itself. Rebecca will discuss options and make decisions together with each person, matching techniques to their goals, needs and comfort. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made.

Online work offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow full interaction similar to face-to-face sessions. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or want to fit support into a busy day. These formats help people access therapy around work, caring duties and travel without losing therapeutic continuity.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Rebecca commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship worries, as well as related issues such as low self-esteem and attachment problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and empathic, mixing listening with practical coping strategies and paced work on difficult memories when appropriate.
What is her professional background?
Rebecca has three years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom and uses an integrative approach in her practice.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does the subscription cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rebecca?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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