Counsellor profile
Rebecca Sutherland, BACP
Counsellor - trauma and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
About Rebecca
Counsellor and BACP member Rebecca Sutherland has 25 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and parenting concerns. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers support for relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
Rebecca draws on client-centred and psychodynamic methods in her work. She spends time listening to each person's story and helping them understand how past experiences affect current feelings and choices. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel steadier day to day.
Her background includes one-to-one therapeutic work at a Rape Crisis Centre with survivors of rape and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. She also worked at an alcohol residential rehabilitation unit, offering psychodynamic counselling and co-facilitating CBT-based group work during an intensive six-month programme.
Rebecca has supported people at a women's refuge and in mental health residential settings, including those affected by domestic and psychological abuse alongside other mental health needs. These roles informed her experience of complex trauma and addiction-related difficulties.
In sessions she aims to be respectful and sensitive, giving time to look at patterns that keep problems repeating. She will work with individuals to set simple, achievable goals and review progress. People who choose to work with her are invited to raise practical concerns about timing, session length and what to expect in early meetings.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's own ability to make changes. The counsellor provides careful listening and reflection, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress by making feelings easier to understand.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape current patterns. It helps people spot repeated reactions in relationships and daily life, which can be useful for issues such as attachment problems, abandonment and the effects of past abuse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will discuss different ways of working and decide together with the client what feels most helpful based on needs and goals. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video if that suits the person's needs. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to reduce travel and to make attending therapy more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger and related difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work uses client-centred listening alongside psychodynamic and systemic ideas to look at past patterns and current relationships.
How long has she practised?
Rebecca has 25 years of professional experience in counselling and related services.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements and times when you book.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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