Rebecca Stokes, BACP

Rebecca Stokes is a BACP-registered counsellor who supports adults and young people through a wide range of emotional difficulties and life changes. She presents a calm, welcoming manner and aims to make first steps into counselling feel less daunting for people who have never tried therapy before.

She works from a person-centred base, treating each person as the expert on their own life and moving at a pace that suits them. Rebecca adapts how she works to match individual needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness alongside client-centred ways of listening and reflecting.

Rebecca has three years' experience and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 qualification in Counselling Young People. That background includes work with counselling organisations and bereavement services, which helped develop experience with younger clients.

She helps people talk through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and grief. Rebecca also supports people facing relationship difficulties, separation, domestic and emotional abuse, sexual trauma, life transitions and career concerns. She offers a space to explore patterns that keep someone stuck and to build practical ways to move forward.

People can expect warm, honest conversations rather than being told what to do. Rebecca blends listening with practical tools such as CBT techniques and mindfulness practices when they fit the person's goals. She encourages collaboration so the person sets the pace and direction of the work.

How Rebecca uses talking therapy and practical tools online

Rebecca draws on client-centred work to create a listening space where the person leads the conversation. This approach focuses on understanding your experience, recognising patterns and working together at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, involves looking at thoughts and behaviours and trying practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, low mood and stress by giving tools to manage day-to-day thinking and reactions.

Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices that help people notice feelings without being overwhelmed. These techniques are often used alongside talking work to manage stress and increase self-awareness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose which methods match your goals and preferences, and will adjust them as needed over time.

Confirm the exact session formats before you book, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video useful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio or messaging for quicker access; check available options with the service before scheduling.