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- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Person-focused care
About Rebecca
Rebecca Rust-Ashford is an integrative counsellor who focuses on trauma, depression and anxiety. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Rebecca holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP below her name.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. This means she adapts her way of working to match what each person needs. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through difficult feelings, manage stress, and rebuild confidence.
Rebecca is experienced in addressing relationship strain and issues around self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and those coping with depression and anxiety. Additional topics she has worked with include abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and caregiving stress.
Her practical style puts the person at the centre of the work. Rebecca listens first, then helps identify small, manageable changes that suit everyday life. She offers space to process painful memories and to try different ways of coping.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are shaped together. Rebecca aims to create a steady pace so people can build skills and notice real change over time.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. This means she adapts her way of working to match what each person needs. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through difficult feelings, manage stress, and rebuild confidence.
Rebecca is experienced in addressing relationship strain and issues around self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and those coping with depression and anxiety. Additional topics she has worked with include abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and caregiving stress.
Her practical style puts the person at the centre of the work. Rebecca listens first, then helps identify small, manageable changes that suit everyday life. She offers space to process painful memories and to try different ways of coping.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are shaped together. Rebecca aims to create a steady pace so people can build skills and notice real change over time.
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How Rebecca uses trauma-informed approaches online
Rebecca works from an integrative base and commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and EMDR alongside trauma-focused methods. Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation centres on the person's own goals and experiences, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarity and self-understanding. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, involves guided processing of distressing memories and is often used for trauma symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates specifically on understanding and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic events.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Rebecca will work with the client to explore which methods feel most helpful and adjust plans as work proceeds. She aims to match techniques to a person's needs, goals and preferences rather than applying a single fixed model.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also permit different kinds of work, such as talking therapy and trauma processing, to continue when attending in person is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help people adapt therapeutic methods to remote work and find what best supports day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 issuesCommunication problemsControl 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 issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic 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 issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rebecca commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathic and non-judgemental. She adapts methods to each person and focuses on practical, manageable steps.
What is her background and experience?
Rebecca has three years of experience as an integrative counsellor working with trauma, mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and is based 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 paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.