Rebecca Rust-Ashford , BACP

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is an empathic, non-judgemental integrative therapist who specialises in trauma, depression, and anxiety. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods from her integrative training to tailor sessions to each person's needs, matching her approach to an individual client's history, preferences, and goals.

Rebecca brings a calm, attentive presence to her work and focuses on creating a supportive environment where people can explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels right for them. She is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Her practice emphasises flexibility in technique while maintaining a clear focus on helping people build coping skills, process distressing events, and restore a sense of balance in daily life.

Whether someone is facing persistent worry, low mood, or the aftermath of traumatic events, Rebecca adapts interventions to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Her integrative orientation allows her to combine established therapeutic tools to support healing and promote more satisfying relationships with oneself and others.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rebecca uses client-centred therapy to establish a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions, which can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and general life stress.

She also draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate - a structured method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR is often used with trauma-related problems and can be integrated into a broader treatment plan.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tailors interventions over time, and adjusts the focus as progress develops.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments from home, and access support when it is most needed, while allowing therapists and clients to work together effectively across distance.