Rebecca Duncan - BACP Accredited Counsellor
Rebecca Duncan
Counsellor
Pronouns: She/Her
About Rebecca
Hello, my name is Rebecca. I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor offering one to one talking therapy online - support and a listening ear when things get tough.
At the very core of my counselling practice is my belief that we all deserve to be who we are, without judgement. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space within which you can openly explore the difficulties that you are facing. Talking it over can help.
My experience
My work as a counsellor has given me the opportunity to sit with people facing a wide range of life's struggles: depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, physical and emotional trauma, work-related stress and relationship difficulties. I also have particular experience supporting the families and friends of people living with long-term mental or physical illness, which can be an isolating position to be in and one that often goes unrecognised.
How I work
As a Humanistic Integrative counsellor, my role is to be alongside you during the counselling process, offering empathy, respect and encouragement. There are times when you just need someone to hear you. Allowing yourself to take that time to look after you can be challenging and sometimes unfamiliar, and it can ultimately lead to a greater sense of wellbeing and understanding.
I bring a compassionate and thoughtful approach to the work, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Real change often happens when people feel genuinely seen and understood, and I aim to offer a space where you can safely explore both your difficulties and your strengths. I am attentive to where you are in terms of readiness for change, and I adapt my approach to meet you there, so that things feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
I also offer CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), which can be a helpful way of building in practical tools and techniques to manage the everyday challenges and symptoms you might be facing.
Short-term or longer-term work
I have experience of both longer-term therapeutic relationships and shorter-term, solution-focused work. Some people come with something specific they want to work through over a handful of sessions; others want a longer, more open-ended space. We will talk about what would suit you best, and revisit it as we go.
Together, we can find ways of enabling you to move forward in your life, with greater knowledge of yourself and tools to help you manage difficult feelings.
Conditions & Difficulties Treated
Specialist Areas
Anxiety
Depression
Grief, loss and bereavement
Trauma
Relationship difficulties
Life transitions and change
Stress and work-related stress
Low self-esteem
Supporting carers and families of people with long-term illnes
Therapeutic Approaches & Models
Humanistic Integrative Counselling
Person-Centred Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused work
Talking therapy / counselling
Renecca works with:
Adults (19-65 Years)
Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)
Health Insurance Rebecca is registered with:
BUPA, AXA, AVIVA
Professional Training & Accreditations
BACP Accredited Counsellor
CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
Level 5 Diploma in CBT Skills and Theory
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
FAQs
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Humanistic counselling starts from the view that you are the expert on your own life, and that given the right conditions - genuine warmth, acceptance and a space without judgement - people are able to find their own way forward. "Integrative" means I am not tied to one single model. I draw on different approaches depending on what would be most useful for you, rather than fitting you to a method.
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Counselling tends to be more open and exploratory. It gives you space to talk things through, be heard, and make sense of what you are feeling, at your own pace. CBT is more structured and focused on the present, looking at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour affect one another and building practical tools to manage specific symptoms. I am trained in both, and in practice many people benefit from a blend. We can talk about what would suit you at the start, and adjust as we go.
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Yes, potentially. I am registered with BUPA, AXA and Aviva. If you have cover through your employer or a personal policy, it is worth contacting your insurer before we start to check what your policy includes and whether you need a GP referral or an authorisation code. The My Therapist Online team can help you sort out the practicalities.
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I work with young people from the age of 16 upwards. Online counselling can suit this age group well, though it does depend on the young person having somewhere private where they can talk without being overheard. If you are a parent enquiring on behalf of your teenager, do get in touch and we can talk through whether it is likely to be a good fit.
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That depends on what you are bringing and what you want from it. Some people come for a short, focused piece of work over six to twelve sessions; others prefer a longer, more open-ended space and stay for considerably longer. There is no obligation to commit to a set number, and we will review how things are going regularly so you always feel in control of the process.