Rebecca Williams, BACP

Rebecca Williams is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addictions, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She offers straightforward, compassionate care and aims to help people take practical steps toward feeling better. Rebecca works with adults and provides individual sessions for people aged 16 and over.

She keeps sessions simple and focused. Conversations centre on what matters now and what small changes could make life easier. Rebecca listens without judgement and helps people set realistic goals they can try between sessions.

Rebecca integrates several well-known approaches so therapy fits the person, not the other way round. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods to shape a tailored plan. Techniques may include mindfulness, skills for managing emotions, and practical strategies for thought patterns and behaviour.

Her practice considers the whole person - mental, emotional, social and physical needs. Rebecca is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works within its ethical framework. She brings four years of clinical experience to each session.

Sessions can focus on specific problems like sleep or parenting strain, or broader issues such as self-esteem, career decisions and coping with life changes. Rebecca aims to make therapy approachable so people can try things at a manageable pace and build on what works.

Approaches that shape online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and often includes practical exercises to reduce symptoms such as low mood or sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and emotional responses, and can help with intimacy, trust and patterns that repeat in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then tailor methods collaboratively. Clients are involved in deciding which techniques to try and how to pace progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and work more closely on emotional material. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat or messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflections or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around daily life.