About Rebecca
Rebecca Armstrong is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and relationship or family strain. She supports those coping with life changes, stress, ADHD and intimacy or anger-related concerns. Rebecca also works with people from LGBT communities and with neurodiverse backgrounds to address barriers such as imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
She offers a calm, supportive space where conversations are straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful patterns, naming strengths and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Rebecca keeps language plain and aims to make therapy feel down-to-earth rather than clinical. With five years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Rebecca draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships, and helps people find coping strategies that fit their lives.
Rebecca has a particular interest in neurodiversity and disability, and in helping people navigate environments that can feel unwelcoming. She works with clients to build confidence, manage sensory or social challenges, and reduce the impact of shame or guilt on everyday choices. If you are thinking about therapy, Rebecca encourages a collaborative approach.
She helps people set clear, realistic goals and checks in on progress as therapy continues.
What Rebecca works with
Everything Rebecca lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Rebecca is listed here; the rest shows what else Rebecca works with.
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Rebecca uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck and to find practical ways forward. One common approach involves looking at how past attachments and early relationships influence current feelings and behaviour, which can help with relationship struggles, abandonment issues and trust. Another focus is on practical coping skills for managing anxiety, stress and mood problems, teaching small steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and will try different ways of working together. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made if something does not feel like the best fit.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work, childcare and travel; it can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or a quieter conversation that does not require extra travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques to suit remote sessions and help clients make progress while fitting therapy into their everyday lives.
Questions people ask about Rebecca
What concerns does Rebecca help with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and addiction. Other areas include parenting, ADHD, stress, relationship and family issues, and intimacy or anger-related problems.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are down-to-earth and practical, aiming to spot unhelpful patterns and try small changes. The focus is on building strengths and finding strategies that fit everyday life.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and with people who identify as neurodiverse or have disabilities.
What credentials and location apply?
Rebecca is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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