Rebecca Tanhara

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Trauma and Relationships Specialist, MNCPS, MBACP

About me

Counselling & psychotherapy in Central London and online for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and relationship difficulties. Supportive, collaborative therapy.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship difficulties?

Do past experiences continue to affect your wellbeing, leaving you stuck in unhelpful patterns or emotional overload?

I offer professional counselling and psychotherapy for adults, Children and Young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and relationship challenges.

Therapy focuses on understanding both your current difficulties and the deeper experiences - including early attachments and significant relationships - that shape how you relate to yourself and others.

Our work is collaborative, reflective, and paced. Together, we make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and behavioural patterns, helping you build insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies.

My aim is to provide a calm, supportive, and confidential therapeutic space where meaningful change can develop over time.

Sessions are available online and in person in Central London.

If you are wondering how your past experiences are affecting current relationships and how to initiate change, therapy can help you stop worrying, reduce anxiety/depression and stress and give you your life back.

Counselling doesn’t have to take a lot of your time. It’s just an hour a week and you can book an online session that fits your schedule and cuts out travel.

Therapy can help you transform your relationships by:

● Talking through relationship problems without fear of judgement - so that you develop the confidence to implement alternative solutions.

● Recognising stressors and their underlying reasons - so that you can develop coping strategies and make different choices.

● Helping you set boundaries and manage other people’s expectations - so that you have more free time to make the most of your life.

I welcome you to come and explore these complex relationships and embark on your journey towards healing and understanding.

 Contact me today and  to get the support you need. 

About me

With many years experience working for the NHS in the mental health sector, I’ve seen the results of engaging in unhealthy relationships and I understand the exhaustion, hopelessness and anxiety and depression that this causes.

Since retraining as a therapist, I’ve supported dozens of clients to make the changes to their lives that have given them more freedom to be themselves and foster healthier relationships. I’d love to help you too.

I’m a fully qualified and registered counsellor with BACP.

Previous clients have told me that therapy enabled them to find solutions for  stresses in their relationships, rebuilding trust and fostering healthier connections and they’ve felt happier as a result. They were able to stop blaming themselves, slept better at night, began to heal and grow.

So please get in touch to book an introductory call where we can assess whether we’d work well together. I look forward to hearing from you.

It’s perfectly natural to need support from time to time. Understandably, reaching out can be daunting. But just think of it as the first step towards finding the answers that you seek, moving towards a more positive future and being a better you.

I welcome all cultures, genders, ages and identities to my practice.

I meet you where you are at in the process and help support you towards where you want to be. 

Don't wait to get the help you need.  Reach out today!

Issues I Work With

I am available to work with a broad range of challenges that you may be facing.

My areas of expertise include:   

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress,
  • Relationship problems.
  • Trauma
  • Low self-esteem / Low self-confidence
  • loss/grief/bereavement

I also work with individuals who have lost loved ones. As a volunteer for Rowland Brothers funeral directors within their Bereavement support, counselling and Aftercare Team, I came to understand how terribly painful and lonely we can feel when we suffer a bereavement.

Reach out today to get the support you need.

How counselling can help

Our work together is a collaborative process in which we seek to understand how your past experiences impact your life and work and the feelings you have about yourself. We identify underlying problematic patterns & behaviour and through insight and understanding you will have a choice to ultimately act in a different, healthier way. The goal of treatment is to fully realise your strengths and live a happier, more fulfilling and more rewarding life.

I am here to provide fresh perspectives on your struggles, helping you gain a better understanding of yourself and your emotions. Together, we can work on strategies that will enable you to effectively manage your emotions and achieve your goals. 

Initial Consultation

I offer an initial 20 minute consultation (£30) to explore what’s bringing you to therapy, answer any questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. This session is a space for us both to decide whether to proceed.

Your Initial Session and Working Agreement

If you decide to proceed, we’ll schedule your initial session. Before that, I’ll send you our Working Agreement, which outlines important details about how we’ll work together, including confidentiality.

What to expect in your first session

During your initial session, we’ll go over the Working Agreement and take the time to understand your history, reasons for seeking therapy, and identify approaches that may work well for you. By the end of this session, it’s important to me that we have agreed upon a way of working that feels comfortable and supportive to you.

Flexible Counselling Tailored to Your Needs

Throughout our sessions, we’ll regularly discuss the number of sessions that may be beneficial for you. You are never tied to a predetermined set of sessions, and we can end when you feel it’s appropriate. However, whenever possible, I encourage having an ending session to ensure a planned and safe conclusion to our therapeutic journey together.

Don’t hesitate to schedule your reduced rate 20-minute consultation today. It’s a no-pressure opportunity for us to connect, explore your needs, and discuss how I can provide the support you’re seeking. 

How I work

In our sessions, we can explore both your present and past issues. I understand that in order to understand your current struggles, it can be helpful to delve into your earliest childhood relationships. That’s why I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to offer a unique and tailored experience for each client. I recognise that every person has different life experiences, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all counselling approach.

My Approach: Tailored Therapy for Your Unique Needs

During our sessions, I may incorporate different therapeutic approaches based on what will be most beneficial for you. 

Some approaches that I may draw upon include; Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

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Working Together for Your Growth

By integrating these various approaches, I can tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether we’re exploring past experiences, managing current challenges, or developing new coping strategies, I will work collaboratively with you to create a supportive and empowering therapeutic journey. Together, we will build resilience, foster personal growth, and enhance your overall well-being.

I invite you to get started by reaching out today. 

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your journey towards greater mental and emotional well-being. Together, we can explore your unique story and set meaningful goals

Understand. Heal. Grow. We can do this together!

Don't wait to help the help you need.

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Relationships are everything. 

We are hurt in relationship and we heal in relationship.

I support adult individuals and young people to heal and live fulfilling lives.

I understand that life isn’t always easy. We all experience times of difficulty in our lives, when events or relationships feel overwhelming, or we can feel a loss of direction or purpose. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Figuring out how to begin to sort through everything can feel scary and overwhelming. The good news is that you do not need to struggle through this alone. I have been supporting individuals with their issues for over 10 years.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy
  • Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling (NCPS accredited)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
  • Introduction to Counselling
  • Online & Telephone Counselling Training (Open University)

Continuing Professional Development

  • The neuroscience of being
  • The schools of Existential Theory - Mick Cooper
  • Understanding and treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Working with shame
  • How to work with men
  • Procrastination
  • Boundaries
  • Changing your stress response
  • Understanding Cultural scripting
  • Traumatic Grief - Dr Eric Gentry
  • Understanding bereaved parents
  • Working with Co dependency in psychotherapy practice
  • Using Trauma -informed grounding techniques - Emma Chapman
  • Supporting maternal mental health - Emma Chapman
  • Your power in parenting - Andrea Rippon
  • Men intimacy and shame - James Hawes
  • Integrating the body 
  • Self-care - Vicarious Trauma
  • Rejection and single session Therapy - Windy Dryden
  • Gas Lighting
  • Trauma and attachment - Janina Fisher
  • Exploring race and culture
  • Diversity in Therapy
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Anxiety and Single Session Therapy - windy Dryden
  • Family Constellation: Understanding Family System Structure & Dynamics 

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.

NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

ACC
Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC)

The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

As there can be complexities that surround our own individual circumstances, it is impossible to list all of the ways in which therapy can help, so if you don’t see your concern listed here, please do contact me and we can discuss your own circumstances.

I offer a free, no obligation, 10-minute phone call to help you determine if we’re a good fit and what kind of support I can provide. It’s a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have and get a sense of how we can work together.

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Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • BUPA
  • Vitality
  • WPA

Additional information

Sessions are 50 minutes in length.

I offer limited concession spaces for students.

Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Please enquire to check availability. 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
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Further information

Additional Information

We are conveniently located in Central London
 
My practice is based in the Light Centre in Belgravia, Central London, making it easy to reach us from Kensington, Chelsea, Pimlico, Westminster, Mayfair, Victoria, Knightsbridge, Notting Hill, Fulham, Battersea and the surrounding areas.

Can’t make it into the clinic? No worries, we’ve got you covered with online therapy.

Our remote counselling service enables you to receive support from anywhere in the UK. 

Virtual Therapy

Counselling has changed with the advent of COVID and it has shown that online/virtual therapy works as well as personal face to face appointments.

The benefits are you can be anywhere in the world to access our services and you can fit therapy in around your lifestyle and work commitments, accessing therapy from a place you feel most comfortable, at a time that is most convenient to you.

I look forward to accompanying you on this journey of self-discovery and growth. Feel free to reach out and start your therapeutic journey today.

9 Eccleston St, Belgravia, London, SW1W 9LX

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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