Hi, I'm Rebecca Lazaro, I'm a qualified therapeutic counsellor. My type of therapy is Person-Centred which means I regard you as an individual with unique experiences that have shaped your life, and my role is to help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences and to empower your authentic self.
Sessions with me are about talking to an unbiased professional, someone trained to listen without prejudice, who can provide a safe, confidential space where you are free to express yourself, accepted for who you are, so that you can process your difficult thoughts and feelings about your life situations.
You can bring all the worries on your mind and issues that trouble you, past, present or future, with no judgements or expectations from me. You have control of directing the content and pace of your processing throughout our sessions. Through exploring together, I will focus on feelings, pick up on beliefs, notice themes, and gently challenge you to shine a light on the unlit areas.
In my Person-Centred approach, the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is one based on trust and equality, that is, you and I are two people working together on the same level, there is no power imbalance between us. I work therapeutically beside you, I offer you my empathy and understanding, my total acceptance of your experience to empower you to develop the confidence to find your own way forward. The therapeutic relationship can help you experience a healthy, respectful relationship, learn what it feels like to be able to trust, feel safe, and be completely yourself.
Some clients come to therapy expecting to be told what to do, given solutions to solve their problems quickly, please feel free to search for a CBT therapist if that’s what you are seeking. Person-Centred Therapy is a longer-term process, in that it takes time to make lasting changes to your personality and behaviours, and while each client goes at their own pace, at least 8 sessions are recommended for the therapeutic process to be effective.
As your therapist, I offer you a therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and trusting enough to be open and honest about your difficult feelings and emotions. You can learn to understand yourself better and discover your own solutions which work best for you and are more likely to ‘stick’. I can help you reflect on what you've experienced, process unresolved trauma, offer different perspectives, identify patterns, recognise triggers, and make connections between past and present events, that all help to increase your self-awareness so that you can make better choices and changes for the future.
Background:
I have 20yrs work experience supporting adults and young people with a variety of mental health issues in clinical and residential settings. I have worked with people with depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, self-harm, and eating disorders. I have also worked in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres and my most recent employment was as an addiction recovery counsellor. I am mixed race and also a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Qualifications and Training:
BA (Hons) Degree in Psychology
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Health & Social Care
Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
Certificate in Family & Relationship Therapy
Certificate in Addiction & Co-dependence
Certificate in Emotions & Emotional Disorders
Certificate in Counselling Studies
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Online & Telephone Counselling
Unconscious bias
Safeguarding Adults
UK GDPR
Professional Membership:
I am a Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and adhere to their standards for ethical practice, am bound by and accountable to their conduct procedures to ensure I work in the best interest of each client.
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #402384
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rebecca Lazaro. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Rebecca is a compassionate and supportive therapist. I am able to share my concerns and experiences knowing I am held in safety and care. Her support and understanding have been instrumental in helping me work out and through my blocks and confidently inhabit the best versions of myself. Thank you Rebecca for your warmth and attentiveness!
Written on Oct 20, 2024 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I look forward to my sessions every week because I know I can talk to Rebecca with total honesty. I trust her opinion and feel safer after my sessions. I honestly couldn’t do without her voice at this present time in my life.
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Professional and yet so personable in the way she offers help and support.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
I've had a few sessions with rebecca and I'm extremely happy with our time together. She is very easy to communicate with and a great listener. Would highly recommend
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rebecca has been extremely helpful to me. She is kind and empathetic and listens carefully to what you say.
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Extremely professional, thoughtful, a great listener. All you want from a therapist. Rebecca makes you feel safe and helps you to explore the real issues driving your behaviours. Highly recommend especially if this is your first therapist.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Rebecca for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem