Rebecca Garside, NCPS

Rebecca Garside is a person-centred counsellor with 13 years of experience who helps people navigate difficult life moments and find their own path forward. She has worked with a broad age range, from teenagers through to seniors, offering support to those for whom everyday life can feel overwhelming and to people facing grief, loss and profound emotional pain.

Rebecca has particular experience supporting people who have lived in the care system and those exploring identity around birth families, adoption and foster care. As an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, she is able to discuss coming out and questions of sexual and gender identity in a respectful, informed way. Her work also includes support for parents coping with children leaving home, addressing feelings associated with empty nest syndrome, and for people facing later life challenges such as the emotional effects of menopause.

Rebecca holds the credential NCPS, which denotes a professional qualification in counselling and psychotherapy. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right counsellor so people feel supported and able to explore issues that matter to them. Prospective clients can arrange an initial conversation to see whether her approach is a good fit, and Rebecca looks forward to speaking with those seeking help.

Client-Centered Care Delivered Remotely

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience, with the therapist offering empathic, non-directive support that helps individuals explore feelings, values and choices. This approach is especially useful for people processing grief and loss, exploring identity, or working through major life transitions because it prioritizes the client’s pace and perspective.

Rebecca uses a person-centred way of working that encourages clients to lead the conversation while the therapist provides understanding and acceptance. Determining the most helpful therapeutic approach is part of the process - Rebecca will collaborate with each person to identify goals and decide how best to work together based on their needs, preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Rebecca is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and time zones, and they support consistent access to therapy for people managing busy lives or mobility constraints.