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Rebecca Barley Hawkins, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Rebecca Barley Hawkins is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She offers one-to-one sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Rebecca aims to create a calm and respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them.

She helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression. Rebecca also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and issues around identity.

Background and approach

Her work covers related concerns such as panic, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, trouble with communication, guilt and shame, and the strain of separation or divorce. Rebecca uses a non-directive way of working that lets each person set the pace. Sessions focus on what the client brings, with the counsellor offering warmth, honesty and steady listening.

This approach helps people notice patterns in their thoughts, feelings and behaviour and make choices that feel right for them. She has experience supporting both neurotypical and neurodivergent people. Rebecca pays attention to the practical impact of problems on daily life and supports clients in finding ways to manage difficult moments.

Over time she helps clients reclaim a sense of control and personal agency. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. People who prefer to be listened to without pressure, and who want space to explore past and present issues, may find this approach helpful.

Approaches that guide online counselling and how they help

Rebecca works in a person-centred, non-directive way that gives the client space to lead conversations and set the pace. This approach is useful for people who need time to talk through painful events, identity questions or ongoing stressors and helps build trust and self-understanding.

She also draws on evidence-based techniques aimed at noticing and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. These techniques help with anxiety, panic and low mood by teaching practical ways to manage symptoms and reduce avoidance in day-to-day life.

Finding the right method is part of the collaborative work. Rebecca will discuss different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. This shared decision-making makes adjustments straightforward as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and messaging allows short check-ins or regular written reflection. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family commitments while keeping consistency of care.

What kinds of problems does Rebecca help with?

She works with stress, anxiety and depression and supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include panic, social anxiety, loneliness, communication problems and young adult issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Rebecca uses a non-directive, person-centred style that encourages people to set the pace. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping clients notice patterns in thoughts and feelings.

What is her background and experience?

She has seven years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of concerns and with both neurotypical and neurodivergent people.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Rebecca is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for sessions?

She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and starting arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Rebecca Barley Hawkins, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that guide online counselling and how they help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety