A bit about me
I’m a fully qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I believe counselling offers something increasingly rare in our busy world: a place where we can slow down, feel truly heard and gently explore what it means to be ourselves.
The phrase "coming home to yourself" has become an important one for me. It reflects my belief that, beneath the ways we adapt in order to cope, belong or survive, there remains something deeply authentic within each of us. My experience—both personally and professionally—is that therapy can offer a space where those forgotten, hidden or neglected parts of ourselves can begin to feel seen, understood and welcomed home.
What Shapes my approach
There are a few key threads weaving through my life that have undoubtedly shaped the kind of counsellor I am. Scroll down to read a little about my lifelong interests in creativity, nature and the search for meaning in life. You can also read more about how this influence our work together.
Rooted in nature
Outside of the counselling room, I am drawn to the natural world. I love spending time outdoors, especially at my local woodlands and marshes. The sense of peace and connection I experience in these places inspired me to run my practice from a wooden cabin nestled in my own wildlife friendly garden. I find that being surrounded by plants and birdsong creates a sense of calm, and I hope the counselling space reflects that.
Creativity
Creativity has been a thread running throughout my life, whether through art, poetry, theatre or singing in choirs. These experiences have shaped the way I see the world and naturally influence my work as a counsellor.
If it feels helpful, there's space within our work for creativity too. Sometimes drawing, metaphor, imagery, writing or working with natural objects can help us explore experiences that words alone struggle to reach.
If you would like to learn more about how I bring both my passion for the natural world and for creativity into my work, please click the button below.
Meaning and spirituality
Over time, I have come to believe that healing is often about more than simply reducing symptoms. It can also involve reconnecting with ourselves, discovering what matters most and growing towards a greater sense of wholeness. My work is grounded in a deep respect for the inherent worth of every person, and for the many ways people find meaning, hope and belonging in their lives.
My own spiritual journey, including my Christian faith, continues to shape how I understand compassion, hope and what it means to be fully human. It is part of what sustains me personally, but it is never something I expect clients to share. I warmly welcome people of every faith, spiritual tradition and worldview, as well as those with none. If questions of spirituality or meaning are important to you, they are welcome in our conversations. If they are not, they need never be part of our work.
Qualifications & Professional Membership
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Diploma in Integrative Counselling
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Registered Member of the BACP
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Regular supervision
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Fully insured
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Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
I'm committed to continuing to develop my knowledge and practice through ongoing professional development (CPD), much of which is self-directed through reading, study and reflection. My training and CPD have included areas such as anxiety, trauma, CPTSD and neurodiversity, and I have completed a Level 4 qualification in Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling.
The meaning behind my logo
The search for meaning in life is an important part of our human experience. So it was important for me that my logo meant something:
I chose a variation of the ancient motif known as Solomon's knot to represent my practice, because it interweaves several threads that are deeply meaningful to me. In fact, my name, Rebecca comes from the Hebrew "Rivkah" (רִבְקָה), which is believed to mean "to tie, to bind or to join", so a knot seemed apt!
The Solomon’s knot has a long history and its interwoven form has come to suggest ideas of connection and continuity. It is made from two interlaced loops, crossing over and under one another. It has appeared in many cultures for at least 2000 years - it can be found in Roman mosaics, early Christian art, Islamic art, within Jewish contexts and in African art. Variations of this knotwork can be found as protective or apotropaic marks in medieval churches — simple marks intended to ward off harm and offer a sense of protection.
For me, the knot also speaks of the connections between people, between the different parts of ourselves, and between our inner lives, our spiritual lives and the wider world. It also speaks to my integrative approach to counselling- weaving in different tools and ways of understanding ourselves and that when life feels tangled, we don't necessarily have to untangle it alone. Sometimes it helps simply to have someone alongside us as we begin to make sense of the knots.
Free introductory call
Finding the right counsellor for you is an important decision. If what you've read here resonates with you, I'd be delighted to arrange a free 20 minute introductory call where we can talk about what is bringing you to counselling and whether working together feels like the right fit.
