Rebecca Slaymaker, NCPS

Rebecca Slaymaker offers a person-centred approach that places the client's voice at the heart of each session. She uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Rebecca explains things plainly and aims to make sessions feel manageable and direct.

With five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom, Rebecca adapts the pace and focus to suit each person. She combines client-centred care with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to address day-to-day worries and mood difficulties. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are also available when relevant to deeper patterns.

Rebecca helps people work through relationship strain, addictions, career crossroads and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, bereavement and family problems. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, fertility concerns and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Sessions are shaped around what a person needs most - short-term problem solving or longer work on beliefs and patterns. Rebecca aims to create clear steps you can try between sessions, such as gentle mindfulness practices or small behavioural tasks. She explains options and works at a pace the person finds comfortable.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Rebecca offers calm, compassionate support while you decide what helps. Her style is respectful and sensitive, with practical tools and simple conversation to move things forward.

Approaches you can try online with your counsellor

Rebecca commonly draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapy during online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping them find their own solutions and build self-trust. CBT breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into small, practical steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the mind and improve coping with stress and strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rebecca will discuss options and try techniques together to see what fits best with a person’s goals and preferences. This collaborative way makes it easier to adjust the plan over time and include short tasks between sessions if useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options can make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving or busy days, while still offering regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.