- Integrative approach
- Focus on everyday habits
- BACP accredited
About Regina
Regina Riley is a counsellor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits as part of helping people feel steadier in their lives. She offers a calm, non‑judgemental space for people unsure why they feel low, anxious, or overwhelmed. Regina emphasises the therapeutic relationship as central to change and works to create a steady, supportive way of working together.
Regina describes herself as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on a few approaches rather than using only one model. In practice that means sessions can include talking about past patterns, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and looking at how daily routines affect mood and stress. She aims to form a reliable base in the room and to listen without minimising what people bring.
With four years' experience and accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Regina brings practical focus to big concerns like anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties. Regina supports people exploring identity and intimacy-related concerns, including LGBT matters.
Sessions often look at specific habits and thought patterns that keep problems going. Regina helps people test different ways of thinking and small changes in routine that make day-to-day life easier. Conversations aim to be clear and direct, with space for reflection and for learning new ways to cope.
People can expect straightforward listening, gentle challenge when needed, and attention to how past experiences shape present choices. Regina wants clients to feel respected and truly heard while they work on the changes they want to make.
Regina describes herself as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on a few approaches rather than using only one model. In practice that means sessions can include talking about past patterns, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and looking at how daily routines affect mood and stress. She aims to form a reliable base in the room and to listen without minimising what people bring.
With four years' experience and accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Regina brings practical focus to big concerns like anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma, addictions and relationship difficulties. Regina supports people exploring identity and intimacy-related concerns, including LGBT matters.
Sessions often look at specific habits and thought patterns that keep problems going. Regina helps people test different ways of thinking and small changes in routine that make day-to-day life easier. Conversations aim to be clear and direct, with space for reflection and for learning new ways to cope.
People can expect straightforward listening, gentle challenge when needed, and attention to how past experiences shape present choices. Regina wants clients to feel respected and truly heard while they work on the changes they want to make.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Regina uses Attachment‑Based ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her counselling. Attachment‑Based work looks at how early relationships shape the way people feel and connect now, and it can help with loneliness, trust and intimacy issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going and helps people practise new thinking and routines to feel better.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Regina will discuss options and decide together which ideas to try first, based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for the person sitting opposite her or joining online.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed. It can also allow people to focus on practical changes to thoughts and routines in the context of their everyday life, while keeping the collaborative relationship with the therapist at the heart of the process.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Regina help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, plus relationship, parenting and career concerns.
What is Regina's way of working in sessions?
Regina uses an integrative style that blends attachment, client‑centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on thoughts, everyday habits and the relationship in the room.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are on record?
Regina is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions can be offered in English and in South and North Ndebele.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details when you arrange sessions.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Regina?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.