Rhea Pearse, BACP
Rhea Pearse welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and who want straightforward support.
About Rhea
Rhea Pearse welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression or relationship strain and who want straightforward support. She speaks plainly and helps people set small, achievable goals. The first conversations focus on what matters to the person and on practical steps they can try between sessions.
Rhea trained in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, and she brings 12 years of experience in counselling work. She has also worked as a counselling supervisor and managed a team of therapists, which informs her structured approach to care.
Background and approach
She offers a calm, respectful space to talk without judgement. Her work often focuses on the effects of trauma and abuse, including sexual assault and domestic violence, and on the emotional fallout such as guilt, shame and loss of self. Attachment and abandonment concerns are a common focus, as are stress, depression and anxiety.
She supports people dealing with relationship and family-related worries, and women’s issues feature among her special interests. Rhea uses client-centred methods to make sessions feel collaborative and person-led. She draws on solution-focused strategies to identify practical steps that can shift day-to-day life.
Trauma-focused approaches are used when past harm needs to be gently addressed. Sessions aim to build self-compassion and clearer choices. Rhea encourages small experiments between appointments to test what helps.
She frames therapy as collaborative work and talks through progress and options at every stage.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 215852 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Rhea works with
Everything Rhea lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Rhea lists
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Online support
Solution-focused therapy looks for practical next steps that can produce small changes. Sessions focus on goals and on testing simple strategies between meetings to see what helps in everyday life. This can suit people who want clear, manageable actions to reduce stress or rebuild confidence.
Trauma-focused work addresses the impact of past harm in a measured way, helping people process painful memories and reduce their current effect. It is used when trauma or abuse is a central concern and the person feels ready to work on those experiences.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, listen to preferences and shape a plan that fits the person’s goals. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility and choice. Video calls let people use visual connection for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or moments when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy days and let people choose the way that best supports their progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does Rhea commonly help with?
Rhea works with trauma and abuse, depression, stress and anxiety, and relationship or family concerns. Her additional focus includes abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence and women’s issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centred therapy to keep work focused on the person’s priorities, solution-focused methods for practical changes, and trauma-focused approaches when addressing past harm.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, including roles supervising counsellors and managing a team of therapists.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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