Rebecca Nia , BACP

Rebecca Nia is a UK-based registered therapist who holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Trained initially in the humanistic tradition, she now works in an integrative way, combining humanistic principles with skills from compassion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and somatic experiencing, a practice that uses the body to help calm the nervous system and process emotions.

Rebecca adapts each session to the person in front of her, selecting tools and techniques that best fit individual needs. She has a particular interest in supporting people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, chronic pain conditions, phobias, and trauma, and understands how these difficulties can affect daily life, relationships, and careers.

Her style is open, warm, and informal, and sessions are interactive so that therapist and client work together to uncover and make sense of feelings, thoughts, and patterns. She aims to guide, support, and encourage clients as they explore insights and develop practical strategies.

Rebecca believes genuine human connection is central to change and offers a welcoming, non-judgemental space for that work. She has supported many people through challenging transitions and finds it rewarding to witness positive shifts when someone is able to unpack their experience with a trusted professional. She believes people can make meaningful change given an accepting environment and offers steady support to those ready to begin therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rebecca combines client-centered work with evidence-informed techniques to support lasting change. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating an accepting space where a person’s own goals and insights guide the work - this approach is well suited to issues of self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, phobias, and difficulties that interfere with daily functioning, offering practical strategies to manage symptoms and build coping skills.

Mindfulness-based approaches encourage present-moment awareness and gentle attention to bodily and emotional experience, which can be helpful for stress, chronic pain, and improving emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress and priorities emerge.

Online work offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging give options for people who prefer written communication or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into different schedules and to continue work during life transitions, and licensed professionals can tailor the delivery to suit each person’s practical needs and style.