Becca Tomlinson
Counsellor & Psychotherapist

She/her
beccatomlinsontherapy@gmail.com

Feeling lost, sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? You're not alone. Life can throw challenges our way, leaving us unsure of what to do next. Therapy can be invaluable in providing space and understanding as you navigate through life. You've taken a brave step by being here, and I'm here to support you through whatever you're facing. You're not alone in this journey.

Who am I?

I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I create a safe and non-judgmental space which I believe is crucial for clients to feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings. My aim is to empower and encourage you as we delve deeper, helping you connect the dots of your life experiences and start to make sense of them. I prioritise your autonomy and self-discovery, aiming to empower you to make positive changes in your life based on your own values and beliefs.

In our sessions, we come together to build a strong therapeutic relationship, meeting as equals. My aim is to empower and encourage you as we delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings, helping you connect the dots of your life experiences and start to make sense of them.

I am registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) having demonstrated high standards of competent practice by working under their ethical framework. I am committed to ongoing professional development and my work is fully insured. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, which means I am suitable to work with children and adults in a therapeutic capacity. Although, I currently only work with Adult clients.

How do I work?

I blend two different approaches in my therapy practice, combining Psychodynamic and Person-Centred models.

During our sessions, working within a Person-Centred approach I focus on you and your experiences, rather than giving you advice or telling you what to do, I encourage you to take the lead in our discussions. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you gain insight and clarity.

At the same time, working with a Psychodynamic approach I’ll aim to help you understand how your past experiences, especially from childhood, shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours today. Listening carefully to what you say and how you say it, I’ll look for patterns and reactions. By exploring these patterns together, we can gain insight into why you feel or act the way you do. They may also help you uncover unconscious thoughts or feelings that you weren't aware of before.

What can I help with?

I warmly welcome clients dealing with a wide range of challenges. I have experience working with issues such as bereavement, loss, child-loss, miscarriage, depression, cancer, anxiety, family and attachment issues, relationships, divorce, identity exploration, including supporting LGBTQ+ clients, sexuality concerns, suicidal feelings and ideation, self-harm, sexual assault, clients in crisis, abuse, addiction, anger management, PTSD, personal development, self-esteem, sex-related issues, social anxiety, and stress. Whatever you're facing, I'm here to provide a supportive place for you.

I also have experience working with clients to create crisis and safety plans if you’re feeling unsafe or suicidal. Safety planning is a structured and proactive way to help you plan a range of activities and sources of support you can use at the right time to help you prevent or manage a developing crisis.

Am I right for you?

In my practice, I welcome clients from various backgrounds and cultures, while understanding of course that each person brings their own unique experiences and challenges. Clients often describe me as warm, safe, and open-hearted, which they say cultivates a welcoming environment for them to share. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where everyone feels heard and respected, regardless of their background or the issues they're facing.

I have an in-depth knowledge working with all kinds of change, including loss and bereavement. Perhaps you have been left with feelings of uncertainty in your job or possibly relationships, with family members, partners or friends. Maybe these relationships are feeling more strained than usual. Losing someone or something you love can be very painful and may come with difficult and unexpected emotions, such as shock, anger, grief and guilt. I have an in-depth knowledge working with all kinds of change, including loss and bereavement.

I have experience in working with young adults as well as people with greater life experience.

Session Fee

£60 per session.
I want therapy to be as affordable as possible so I offer concessions and always encourage conversation around my fees.

In a nutshell...

I'm here to support you in exploring your current feelings and experiences, while also helping you understand how your past might be affecting you. It's a combination of creating a safe space for you to talk and delving into the deeper layers of your experiences to promote understanding and growth.

It’s understandable to feel nervous whether you are new to therapy, or even if you aren’t. Wherever you are, I will meet you there.

What happens now?

I offer a complimentary 20-minute Zoom introduction meeting where I'll listen to what you're hoping to achieve, offer insights into the therapy process, and address any questions you may have. Our first meeting together is an opportunity to get a feel for what it would be like to work together.

Importantly, there's no pressure to make a decision during this meeting. You're welcome to take your time to reflect and decide if we're the right fit. My priority is ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident moving forward with therapy and also that I feel as though I can utilise my expertise and be useful to you throughout the process.

I work with individual clients in both a longer-term and a shorter time-limited period. I usually suggest 4-6 sessions to begin with. I do not work with couples or families. I am currently working online, via Zoom. I provide weekly or alternate weekly, 50-minute sessions. All you need is a quiet, confidential place you feel safe to talk.

Client Feedback

Below is just a few examples of client feedback.

Many thanks again for being exactly what I needed at such a difficult point in my life.

You've been an amazing help, and the best listener. I appreciate everything you've done for me. Thank you so much for being there for me, and I wish you all the best!

I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you've done for me, the sessions I had over summer have had such a positive impact on my life and really changed me as a person. Thank you so much for your time.

Extremely understanding and validates how I feel. Listens and understands and picks up on what I need help with.

I truly feel the 'safe space'. I feel like going on a discovery together. She is always excited and at the same time down to earth. Exactly what you need to go on a discovery with someone.

I would like to say thank you for everything, for helping me, for the laughs, the good and the bad. I don't know what I would do without you. Can't thank you enough for all your help Becca. From the very start to now, I am proud of myself, how far I've come.

I wanted to really thank you for helping me through my recent tough times, you were so helpful and I'm grateful that I had you to talk to. Ive had a great experience and will definitely come back to therapy when I feel it will benefit me. Thanks for being amazing.

I am so so lucky to have found you!

I am very happy working with you as my therapist. You are an incredible listener, you are very supportive, and you ask precise and insightful questions. Working with you as my therapist over the past 6 months has been crucial to my getting through these last 6 months. I can never thank you enough for your attention, care, and expertise.

Qualifications

CPCAB Diploma - Integrative Therapeutic Counselling

Certificate in Counselling Skills

Acentis- Level 2 Bereavement Support Foundation Course

Contact

Please send an email to beccatomlinsontherapy@gmail.com including your name, phone number and a brief background of what has brought you to therapy. I will aim to get back to you within 24 hours. Thank you.

Becca Tomlinson

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Becca TomlinsonCounsellor & Psychotherapist

She/herbeccatomlinsontherapy@gmail.com