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Rebecca (Becky) Thomas
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Rebecca (Becky) Thomas, BACP

Counsellor - Stress and trauma

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  • Person-centred approach
  • BACP member
  • Accepts international clients

About Rebecca

Rebecca (Becky) Thomas is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has eight years' experience working with people on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and related issues. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base recorded in her profile.

Becky trained in person-centred therapy, often called client-centred therapy. In sessions she places the client’s concerns at the centre and works through them at the client’s pace. She aims to help people understand emotions, process past events and build practical coping skills for everyday life.

Her background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and practical experience in NHS GP practice, a high security prison and a mental health charity in an area of high social deprivation. These roles gave her experience with a wide range of issues and life circumstances.

In conversation she focuses on listening, validation and reflecting what is said so clients can find their own responses. Becky describes helping people work on things like relationships, addiction, sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD and grief, among many other concerns listed in her profile.

Sessions use a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire then schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button. Confirm current session formats before booking if you need a specific arrangement.

Client-centred practice and online counselling

Rebecca uses a client-centred approach which means she listens closely and reflects back what clients say so they can make sense of their feelings. This method suits concerns like anxiety, grief and self-esteem where understanding emotions and personal meaning helps move things forward.

Her background in psychology and the variety of settings she has worked in inform how she works with trauma, addiction and life changes. The emphasis is on the client's pace and choices, with the therapist helping to name feelings and try practical coping steps when needed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Becky will discuss what you want to change and which ways of working might suit you best. This is a collaborative process and she will adapt sessions to match your goals and preferences.

The profile indicates clients should confirm current session formats before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited and options that avoid travel. If you need specific session arrangements, confirm those when you complete the matching questionnaire and book the first session.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred or client-centred approach, focusing on listening, reflection and supporting clients to find their own solutions.

How much experience does she have?

She has worked in therapeutic settings since 2018 and qualified in person-centred therapy in 2021, giving around eight years of experience.

Which professional body is she a member of?

She holds Individual Membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as MBACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking; the profile asks clients to check formats so you know which modes are offered now.

How are sessions charged?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.

How do I start with her?

Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

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