Rhea Pearse, BACP

Rhea Pearse is a United Kingdom trained therapist with 12 years of professional experience, offering compassionate support for people facing trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and her background also includes training as a counselling supervisor and previous management of a team of therapists, experience that informs her thoughtful and structured approach to care.

Rhea works with survivors, carers and individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, attachment difficulties, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, guilt and shame, low self-worth and relationship challenges. She tailors each treatment plan to the person in front of her, combining sensitivity with practical strategies to help clients identify goals, rebuild a sense of self and address the issues that are limiting their wellbeing.

Known for a respectful and non-judgmental manner, Rhea supports clients to explore difficult material at a pace that feels manageable. She aims to empower people to make meaningful changes and to find greater resilience and self-compassion. Those ready to take the next step can expect a collaborative working relationship focused on their individual needs and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rhea uses client-centered, solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches to guide her work, each offering a different way to address emotional and relational difficulties. Client-centered therapy prioritises the client's experience and strengths, creating a supportive space where people can explore feelings, increase self-understanding and build self-compassion - it is helpful for issues like low self-worth, loss of identity and relational concerns.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals, making it useful when someone wants to find immediate, manageable strategies to reduce stress or improve relationships. Trauma-focused therapy offers ways to process and work through the impact of traumatic events, addressing symptoms such as post-traumatic stress, shame and attachment difficulties in a paced and structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rhea works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Rhea is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living at a distance. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to maintain momentum between sessions while working toward meaningful change with a registered professional.