Rebecca Rust-Ashford

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She sees people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Rebecca also lists a range of related concerns she works with, such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care histories, and challenges around body image and caregiving strain.

In sessions Rebecca works in a responsive, client-centred way. She listens for what matters most and adjusts how she works to match each person. That can mean more conversational, reflective work or focused trauma work when memories feel overwhelming.

She uses client-centred therapy to help people talk through feelings and make sense of choices. Rebecca also offers trauma-focused approaches and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people whose past experiences are getting in the way of daily life. These approaches are used alongside talking, not as a one-size-fits-all solution.

People often come to Rebecca feeling stuck after a life change, unsure about work or personal direction, or worn down by long-term stress. In sessions she helps them name patterns, notice where energy goes, and try out different ways of moving forward. The work is practical and paced to the person’s readiness.

If someone is thinking about starting, they follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Costs vary by location and services are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Rebecca uses trauma and client‑centred work online

Rebecca uses client-centred therapy online to create a space where people can talk through current worries and make clearer decisions. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting feelings back, and helping the person notice what matters most in day-to-day life.

She also offers trauma-focused therapy, which targets the effects of difficult past experiences that continue to cause distress. This kind of work looks at how memories and reactions show up now, and introduces ways to reduce their impact on daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used as a structured option to work with specific traumatic memories when that fits the person’s needs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Rebecca will discuss the options with each person and decide together what fits their goals and comfort level. That conversation guides whether sessions focus more on talking, on trauma-focused techniques, or a combination.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Rebecca aims to make the practical side of therapy fit into everyday routines while working collaboratively on the issues that led someone to seek help.