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Rusne Fokiene, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Lithuanian
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Rusne Fokiene helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She is a BACP counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people trying to find steadiness again. Her manner is warm and grounded, and she encourages small steps that feel manageable.

Rusne completed a BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Before opening a independent practice she spent four years in the voluntary sector providing counselling to people from varied backgrounds.

Background and approach

That work included supporting those dealing with substance misuse, depression, anxiety, emotional trauma and bereavement, which shaped her understanding of how early life experiences affect later choices and feelings. Her way of working is flexible and experiential. She draws on different therapeutic techniques to match what each person needs in the room.

Sessions often include slowing down, noticing physical sensations and exploring feelings in ways that feel safe and manageable. Conversations focus on identifying small practical changes, building coping skills and strengthening self-understanding. Rusne checks progress regularly so the work stays relevant to the person's goals.

She supports people who are navigating attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, chronic pain or illness, communication problems and feelings of isolation. Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian and can be arranged as short-term help or longer-term support. The tone is collaborative and respectful, with attention to creativity and practical skills as the therapy unfolds.

How Rusne’s approaches work online

Rusne uses a blend of evidence-based techniques that invite people to slow down and notice what is happening in their bodies and minds. Mindfulness-based practices are offered to help reduce reactivity and steady attention, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and chronic pain. Core process style work focuses on turning attention toward emotional experience and exploring how past patterns shape current reactions; this can be helpful for attachment, grief and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is something the therapist does together with the client. Rusne will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most comfortable, and then suggest ways of working that can be adjusted as therapy progresses. The emphasis is on collaboration and regular review so the method fits the person's needs.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging can suit brief reflections, between-session support or when writing allows clearer expression. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and mobility limitations.

What kinds of problems does Rusne help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image and chronic illness.

What is her counselling style like?

The approach is flexible and experiential, with an emphasis on slowing down and noticing sensations. Sessions combine practical coping skills with reflective exploration.

How much experience does she have?

Rusne has six years of professional experience, including four years providing counselling in the voluntary sector before running a independent practice.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds a BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Lithuanian

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Rusne Fokiene, BACP

Background and approach

How Rusne’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety