Rebecca Lazaro, BACP

Rebecca Lazaro is a qualified therapeutic counsellor who practices from a person-centred framework, meeting each person as an individual shaped by their own life experiences. She aims to help people make sense of their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and past events while supporting the development of an authentic sense of self. Rebecca works alongside clients with empathy and nonjudgmental attention, offering a space where people can explore difficult emotions, identify patterns, and gradually find their own solutions.

Her person-centred approach emphasizes equality in the therapeutic relationship - she positions herself beside the client rather than above them - and encourages clients to guide the pace and focus of sessions. She recommends a minimum commitment to several sessions, with at least eight sessions suggested to allow meaningful and lasting change to unfold. When appropriate, Rebecca integrates ideas from other models to illuminate attachment patterns, reflect on childhood experiences, process trauma stored in the body, and consider how the nervous system influences emotional regulation.

Rebecca brings formal training that includes a BA (Hons) Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and additional certificates in Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples, Trauma-Informed Practice, Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma, Family and Relationship Therapy, and Addiction and Co-dependence among others. She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors. Rebecca has worked in clinical and residential settings supporting adults and young people, and she is a mixed race member of the LGBTQ+ community who offers affirmative and respectful care for diverse identities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca uses client-centred therapy to place the individual at the heart of the work - this approach focuses on empathy, acceptance, and helping people discover their own solutions by exploring thoughts and feelings at their own pace. It is well suited to those seeking a supportive, non-directive environment for personal growth.

Attachment-based therapy examines how early relationships influence current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. This approach can help people understand repeating relationship dynamics, improve connection with others, and address wounds rooted in attachment history.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with underlying emotional experiences and patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing. It can be helpful when strong emotions or recurring patterns create distress in personal or partner relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rebecca works collaboratively to determine the best fit based on a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options, listen to client priorities, and adapt the way she works to suit each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for those who prefer written communication or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These formats can make accessing ongoing support easier to fit around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.