Rebecca Barley Hawkins, BACP

Rebecca Barley Hawkins is a professionally qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience supporting people of all ages through face-to-face, telephone and online sessions. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects adherence to recognised professional standards and ethical practice.

She offers a calm, empathic space to explore life events and the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that follow. Rebecca works from an accepting, non-judgmental stance and values the unique context of each person - recognising that situations and responses are individual. When someone feels stuck, overwhelmed or isolated, speaking with an external professional can create space to feel heard and understood without fear of judgment or consequence.

Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and confidence, and grief. She has experience working with both neurotypical and neurodivergent clients and has supported people facing issues such as abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose concerns, panic disorder, self-love, social anxiety and young adult issues. Gender dysphoria and childhood issues are also within her scope of practice.

Rebecca aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in warmth, understanding and integrity. She uses a non-directive approach to counselling that gives individuals the freedom to explore topics at a pace that feels comfortable. Over time this collaborative process can help people process past and present challenges and rediscover a sense of autonomy and choice.