Rebecca Rust-Ashford, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Stress and anxiety
Trauma-focused work
EMDR included

About Rebecca

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Rebecca uses different ways of working to suit each person she sees.

Rebecca keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is most difficult and helps people talk through the problem. Sessions often focus on manageable steps rather than long lectures or medical jargon.

Her background includes client-centred approaches and trauma-focused work. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, for people who have distressing memories that affect daily life. Rebecca explains techniques simply and practices them in-session at a pace the client can follow.

People come with many linked issues such as attachment or body image concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, or the effects of adoption and foster care. Rebecca will help prioritise which issues to address first and shape sessions around those priorities.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Rebecca aims to make it easier to try small changes between meetings, and to track what helps. She asks about the practical side of life so therapy can fit around work, caring roles or other commitments.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial session. Rebecca works in English and does not take international clients at this time.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Rebecca uses client-centred methods that focus on what matters to the person. This approach means conversations guide the work and the therapist follows the client's lead to address immediate concerns, such as anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method for reducing the impact of distressing memories by pairing focused memory work with guided rhythmic stimulation; it is often used when past events continue to cause high levels of distress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding how past experiences affect current thoughts and behaviours and on building practical coping skills to reduce their day-to-day impact.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Rebecca will discuss options and decide with the client which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. The first sessions are used to set priorities and agree on an approach to try for a few meetings, then adjust as needed.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to try different ways of working from familiar surroundings while they assess what helps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging 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 issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related topics such as attachment and caregiving stress.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are client-centred and practical. She listens, helps people set manageable goals, and uses techniques suited to the person.

How much experience does she have?

Rebecca has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try sessions?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.