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Rebecca Hird, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

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Rebecca Hird supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She also helps with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and concerns about self-esteem and intimacy. Rebecca works with a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues including eating concerns, mood disorders, panic, and struggles around identity and sexuality.

She is known for creating a calm, listening space where someone can speak openly and be heard.

Background and approach

Rebecca uses a psychodynamic approach to make sense of feelings and patterns that repeat over time. Sessions are usually weekly and can be short or long term depending on what feels right. There is no rigid plan to follow; the work is shaped around what matters to the person at that moment.

She does not generally set homework, but will discuss it if it would help progress. In sessions Rebecca listens closely to life stories, thoughts and emotions to help uncover hidden links between past experiences and present difficulties. This can make painful feelings easier to name and understand.

She encourages reflection and gentle challenge when that helps someone move forward. Rebecca has five years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She offers therapy in English for people based in the United Kingdom and for international clients.

Sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Psychodynamic work online and how it helps

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships. In simple terms it helps people notice repeating patterns, understand strong emotions, and make sense of where certain reactions come from. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, relationship worries, trauma and long-standing mood difficulties.

In sessions the therapist listens for themes in life stories and relationships, and gently reflects these back so clients gain clearer perspective. The therapist and client decide together whether to focus on short-term concerns or to explore deeper patterns over time. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process and Rebecca will work with each person to find what fits their needs and goals.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or a way to work between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, and they allow people to continue therapy when relocation is involved.
What kinds of problems can be discussed?
Rebecca supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, identity and intimacy concerns, and related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
She offers a psychodynamic style that focuses on making sense of feelings and repeating patterns. Sessions are open and conversational rather than highly structured.
What is Rebecca's professional background?
Rebecca has five years' experience working with emotional and relational issues and uses psychodynamic counselling in her practice.
Where is Rebecca based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicated as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; cost can vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Rebecca?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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