Rebecca StokesBACP

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, approachable manner and focuses on creating a comfortable space where people can talk honestly about what is troubling them. Becky aims to help clients feel listened to and understood without judgement. Rebecca uses a person-centred way of working that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She combines this with practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness when these are helpful. Sessions move at a pace that suits the individual, and Rebecca adapts her approach to the issue in front of her rather than following a single set method. Her practice includes supporting people with anxiety, stress, low mood and low self-esteem, as well as relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Rebecca also has experience with grief, parenting challenges, ADHD and a variety of bodily and long-term health concerns. She has worked with issues connected to life transitions, career pressures and feelings of isolation. Rebecca completed a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 qualification in Counselling Young People. She has three years of experience and has also worked in organisations that support children, young people and people facing bereavement. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people feeling stuck and helps them explore thoughts and feelings that might lead to change. Her style is warm, honest and down-to-earth. Rebecca invites people to start where they are and to work collaboratively on practical steps forward.

How Rebecca’s approaches translate to online therapy

Rebecca uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on the client's experience and priorities. This approach emphasises listening, exploring what matters most to the person, and building a trusting relationship that guides the work.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and experiment with small behaviour changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it breaks problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she draws on to help people notice thoughts and sensations with less reactivity, which often supports stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Rebecca works collaboratively to decide which methods feel most useful, adjusting tools and pace to match goals and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work changes as needed.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as those options are organised through the service. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or other commitments, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats are also helpful when a shorter check-in or a no-video option better fits a day-to-day routine.