- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Rebecca
Rebecca Armstrong is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who helps people work through anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns and addiction. She also supports those dealing with trauma, stress, ADHD and relationship or family problems. Rebecca works with a practical, person-centred approach so conversations stay focused on what matters to the client.
Rebecca creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk honestly about what is hard. She listens for strengths people might not notice and helps break big problems into manageable steps.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to what will change day to day. She has five years' experience working with a broad range of concerns, including compassion fatigue, intimacy issues, anger and coping with life changes. Rebecca also offers support around attachment difficulties, abandonment, and challenges linked to neurodiversity such as autism or Asperger syndrome.
Clients bring a mix of practical and emotional issues, from fertility and family conflict to chronic pain and illness. Rebecca blends supportive listening with coaching-style tools to build coping skills and confidence. The aim is to help people make steady progress, not rush through problems.
Rebecca is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practices from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. For people looking for direct, respectful therapy that keeps everyday life in view, Rebecca focuses on clarity, steady support and practical next steps.
What Rebecca works with
Everything Rebecca lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rebecca helps people with.
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits
Rebecca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical coping. One common approach is goal-focused work that helps identify small, achievable changes to reduce anxiety or manage depression; this often involves simple exercises to practise between sessions. Another approach emphasises understanding attachment and relational patterns, which can help when people are stuck in repeating relationship or intimacy difficulties. These ways of working are used to translate insights into day-to-day change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adapt them over time as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls are close to face-to-face work and are useful for longer therapy sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text sessions can be shorter check-ins, helpful between video appointments or when fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work and other commitments while keeping continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Rebecca
What kinds of problems does Rebecca help with?
Rebecca supports people with anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, trauma and addiction, plus a wide range of related issues such as relationship strain and stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centred, practical style that focuses on strengths and clear steps. Sessions combine listening with tools and coaching to manage day-to-day challenges.
What is her professional background?
Rebecca has five years' experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor working with varied concerns including compassion fatigue, intimacy and attachment issues.
Where does she practise and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Rebecca offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for flexible online work.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rebecca?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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