Rusne Fokiene, BACP

Rusne Fokiene is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She holds a BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy - a Bachelor of Science degree in that field - and combines academic training with a compassionate, holistic style that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Rusne weaves together a range of therapeutic techniques to create a supportive environment tailored to each person she works with.

Before opening her private practice, Rusne spent four years in the voluntary sector providing counselling to people from diverse backgrounds. During that period she supported clients facing substance misuse, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, emotional trauma, and grief, deepening her understanding of how early adversity can shape adult behaviour, beliefs, emotions, and thought patterns. These experiences contribute to a grounded, empathetic approach in her clinical work.

Her style is dynamic, creative, and experiential, informed by mindfulness and core process psychotherapy. Rusne encourages clients to slow down, notice bodily sensations, and explore inner experience, using those insights to address patterns rooted in attachment, abandonment, and self-esteem. Sessions are adapted to individual goals, whether for short-term guidance or longer-term work, with regular reviews to ensure progress stays aligned with the client’s needs.

Rusne offers therapy in English and Lithuanian and supports people through relationship difficulties, grief, stress, anxiety, life transitions, and related concerns, inviting clients into purposeful, collaborative conversation.

Integrative Approaches for Online Healing

Rusne frequently uses an integrative approach that blends techniques to meet each person's unique needs - this means combining tools from different therapeutic models to address stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns in a flexible way. Mindfulness is another core element of her work - simple attention and breathing practices help people ground in the present moment and manage overwhelming thoughts and physical tension. Core process psychotherapy is also central to her practice - it focuses on noticing bodily sensations and emotional experience to uncover deeper patterns linked to attachment, abandonment, and early life wounds, supporting emotional processing and new ways of relating.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapy journey. Rusne works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences, and pace, regularly reviewing progress and adjusting the approach as needed so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit their schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, manage appointments around work or family commitments, and access support when mobility, chronic pain, or other barriers make in-person visits difficult.