Rebecca "Becki" Watkins, BACP

Rebecca "Becki" Watkins is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist who has worked with teens and adults for more than 13 years. She supports people navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, identity exploration, and relationship challenges, bringing steady clinical experience to each conversation. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating her accredited standing in the profession.

Clients often describe her as calm, kind, and easy to talk to. She creates a warm, non-judgmental environment where people can move at their own pace and explore difficult feelings without pressure. She identifies as neurodiversity-affirming and regularly works with autistic and other neurodivergent clients - whether they have formal diagnoses, are self-identifying, or are simply curious about their experience.

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, with sessions tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on a range of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Psychodynamic Therapy, explained without jargon so clients can make sense of the work. Rebecca welcomes people who do not have everything figured out yet - she offers steady, collaborative support to help them move forward when they are ready.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Rebecca uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work; this approach focuses on empathy and acceptance to help rebuild confidence and self-understanding. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical, problem-focused method that explores links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and offers tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to help people identify and process core emotions and to improve connection and communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She frames therapy as a partnership, adjusting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Rebecca is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access support around work, family, or other commitments. These options provide flexibility in how and when people engage, allowing continuity of care even when in-person sessions are not possible and supporting steady progress from wherever the client is based.