Rebecca Rust-Ashford, BACP

Rebecca Rust-Ashford is an empathic and non-judgemental integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom who works with adults facing trauma, depression and anxiety. With three years of professional experience, she blends different therapeutic methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed model. Her integrative approach allows her to respond to complex concerns including stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles and the effects of abuse.

Rebecca holds BACP, a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, which reflects training and adherence to professional standards. She draws on client-centered principles to build a respectful therapeutic relationship and uses trauma-focused techniques when working with difficult memories and overwhelming emotional reactions. For clients with specific background issues she offers focused support around areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and body image challenges.

Rebecca aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can explore what matters to them and work toward clearer goals. Her flexible use of established approaches helps her match interventions to a client's situation and preferences, supporting practical coping alongside deeper healing.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Rebecca offers several evidence-informed approaches tailored to individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client leads the conversation and the therapist provides support and understanding - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship issues and general emotional distress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured method used to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact; it can be particularly helpful for trauma-related symptoms when used by a trained practitioner.

Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of traumatic experiences through techniques that help people make sense of what happened and develop safer ways of coping. Rebecca works collaboratively with clients to decide which approach or combination of approaches best fits their goals and preferences, acknowledging that finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving or mobility constraints, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations.