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Rebecca Armstrong

Rebecca Armstrong, BACP

United Kingdom

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Psychotherapeutic counsellor - Young adult concerns

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Neurodiversity and disability
  • Parenting stress

About Rebecca

Rebecca Armstrong is a psychotherapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family problems and other life changes, and supports those who identify as LGBT. Rebecca also focuses on neurodiversity and disability-related concerns.

Her approach is practical and conversation-led. She listens to what is happening now, and helps clients name the problems that feel stuck. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client, identify obstacles such as self-doubt or imposter feelings, and find small, doable steps forward.

Rebecca pays particular attention to attachment and abandonment concerns. She helps people manage anger, intimacy-related worries and the fallout from separation or infidelity. She also offers support for parenting stress, compassion fatigue and the ongoing effects of trauma or abuse.

Clients with ADHD, autism spectrum differences or chronic illness can expect the counsellor to work with their lived experience rather than overlooking it. Practical strategies are combined with time to talk through how systems, relationships and expectations affect day-to-day life.

Rebecca describes therapy as a collaborative process. She encourages clear goal-setting and regular review of progress. If someone is unsure where to start, she helps frame the first questions and plan initial actions.

Approaches you might use and how they work online

Rebecca draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviours and relationships. One common approach she uses looks at how patterns of thinking and avoidance keep difficulties going and teaches concrete ways to test and change those patterns; this can help with anxiety, depression and stress. Another approach targets attachment and relationship patterns by looking at how early experiences shape current responses and helps people change repeated behaviours in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca collaborates with each client to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences and day-to-day realities. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts methods if something is not helpful.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts or other commitments and can reduce travel time. Some formats may suit quieter check-ins, while others allow fuller conversation and planning; the therapist will discuss what practical arrangements best support each client.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she work with?

She works with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, family problems and related life changes, and also supports LGBT clients.

How does she work in sessions?

Sessions are conversation-led and practical, aiming to name stuck patterns and identify small steps clients can take between meetings.

What experience does she have?

Rebecca has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, attachment issues and chronic illness.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can she work with people who don’t live in the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Rebecca ArmstrongBACP

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