Why therapy?
There are many reasons people come to therapy.
As individuals we all experience difficulties at some stages of our lives. All of us at times can feel lost, uncertain, or stuck. Often people come to therapy to explore self-destructive patterns in their lives or relationships. You may have a particular issue that you’d like to work on, or maybe a more general dissatisfaction or feeling that you don’t understand. Whatever it is, no matter whether you think it’s ‘too big’ or ‘too small’ or ‘not worth coming to therapy for’…if it’s a problem for you, it’s worth talking about and I can help.
Online therapy offers you an opportunity to understand and explore what is going on so you can move forward, whether it be making changes to the way you think, feel and behave, or perhaps acceptance and coming to terms with things we cannot change.
About me
My name is Rebecca Nash.
I am a City of London (Bank) & Canterbury based Psychotherapist & Counsellor, specialising in Online psychotherapy, offering sessions via video call, telephone and instant messaging (IM).
I am a qualified, accredited, and registered Integrative therapist with extensive experience working with individuals online across both public and private sectors.
Often times, I hear people saying that their experience of therapy is “a therapist who just sits there and doesn’t really say anything, with a blank expression for 50 minutes”. Whilst for some this may be what they prefer, that’s not how I work.
As a therapist, I pride myself in being down-to-earth and interactive. My style is collaborative and conversational, whilst still respecting your space and time. I will offer you the appropriate amount of challenge in a supportive way to help you explore and understand what is going on for you, and to make sense of the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences that may be distressing you.
As an Integrative therapist, I work in a way that best suits you, drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches. In practice, this means that we work together, looking at your past to understand your current experiences, which in turn allows you to uncover your own answers, set realistic goals and have healthier relationships with yourself and others.
I have special interests in mood disorders (anxiety and depression), interpersonal difficulties and relationship concerns. However, although I have specialist interests, my in-depth training and qualifications allow me to work effectively and closely with clients experiencing a wide range of presenting issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Accredited Therapist with The British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP)
- Specialist in Online Therapy with ACTO (Level 2 Professional Member of Association of Counselling Therapy Online)
- Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Regents University London)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (Regents University London)
- Certificate in Online Counselling (ACTO)
- Level 3 Adult Safeguarding
- Registered specialist with AXA, Vitality, Aetna and Aviva
- Associate Psychotherapist with PAM Wellbeing
Online Psychotherapy
More and more people are choosing online therapy and there are many benefits and advantages of doing so, particularly if accessing a therapist is difficult due to physical/geographical issues. Online therapy also works particularly well for people whose lifestyle and personal/job commitments make it difficult to attend a therapist’s office at the same time each week.
Whilst I am based in Bank, London & Canterbury, online therapy allows you to meet with me from the comfort of your own home, private office space or another location with appropriate privacy at a mutually convenient time.
If you are not sure if online video therapy is for you, we can schedule a free 15 minute video (or telephone call if you would prefer) so you can get a feel for what it would be like.
What to expect
Coming to therapy can be daunting at first, and it is important to find a therapist you feel comfortable enough with to be vulnerable. Everything we do will be taken at your pace. The most important thing for the start of therapy is for you to feel comfortable in saying as much or as little as you like.
The first session gives me a chance to get to know you a little. I will ask about you and your background, discuss your hopes and expectations, and offer ideas as to how we might approach them. It is also the opportunity for you to ask me any questions or discuss any concerns you may have. If after the consultation and with no obligation you would like to move forward with sessions, we can then review your goals along the way as the therapy unfolds.
After the first session and as the work commences, I often start the sessions by asking you what you'd like to focus on, just to make sure we're making the best use of our time together. That said, there's no set agenda and I'm generally led by you as to where our discussion takes us. Generally, it can be useful to think about what's happening for you in that moment as well as how this may relate to your past experiences. Thinking about your upbringing can be particularly useful as it helps us understand how some of your ways of thinking and feeling started.
Confidentiality
I work according to the ethical framework of good practice as specified by the BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists).
I keep what you tell me confidential and will not talk to anyone about what we talk about together, with the exception of my Supervisor. All therapists have a supervisor who ensures they work professionally, adequately, and safely.
In some circumstances I may want to talk with you about the possibility of talking with someone else. This is in circumstances where I believe you may be at risk of serious harm to yourself or unable to take responsibility for your actions. There are some situations where I, like all therapists, must talk to someone else. This is if someone else seems at risk of serious harm, in an emergency situation or if ordered to do so by a court of law.
When working online together, privacy and confidentiality and is paramount, I use Zoom as an online video call platform. You can have a read of Zooms privacy policy here.
Fees
(Per 50 minute session)
Online Video:
- Rate - £70
Telephone:
- Rate - £60
Instant Messenger:
- Rate - £60
I am a registered therapist with AXA PPP Healthcare, Aviva, Aetna and Vitality groups (Private Insurance costs may differ).
FAQs
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, I offer a free 15 minute consultation via telephone or via zoom. The call is a preliminary chat to get a sense of direction for the work and to find out more about my approach. More importantly, it's an opportunity for you to get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit working together. If you decide to proceed, we'll then schedule a first session. You can book an appointment here.
How long is a session and how often?
Sessions are weekly, and usually take place at the same time and day each week unless otherwise arranged. A session lasts up to 50 minutes, which means if you arrive late for your session, we still have to end at our agreed time.
Do you offer bi-weekly sessions?
Of course, however I always recommend starting off with weekly sessions for the first 6 sessions to help build our therapeutic relationship.
When are you available?
I am available for weekday appointments between 8am-5pm, with some flexibility. Do get in touch to find out more, as this will vary depending on my current availability, and the platform we are meeting on.
What happens before our first session together?
I will send you an email with information that goes into detail about confidentiality, fees/payment details, cancellation procedures and data protection.
I am based in London & Canterbury but all sessions are held online. If you choose video call sessions, I will send you a zoom link in advance of the session.
The information will also include some general advice and tips in advance of your first session. You may also want to have a think about what you may do after the session has ended as sometimes you may feel quite exhausted or emotional, so things like having a break before returning to work or resuming the rest of your day would be beneficial.
How will I know I have found the right therapist for me?
It is important to feel a rapport with your therapist. In the initial consultation I will ask you some questions about yourself; your past and present situation, and your reasons for coming to therapy at this time of your life as a way to discover if we feel we can work together. It will also be the opportunity for you to ask me questions to discover whether you feel I can help you work through your issues and concerns.
What if there are technical/signal issues?
I recommend checking that your internet connection is working ok to ensure there are minimal issues once we start. If either of us are experiencing any connectivity issues, we may have to change to either a telephone call or video call via Facetime.
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