- Attachment work
- Client-centred listening
- CBT techniques
About Regina
Regina Riley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. Regina also supports clients dealing with trauma, grief, addiction and changes in life circumstances.
Regina describes her approach as integrative. She uses different ways of working to match what a person brings to sessions. That can mean looking at past attachment patterns, talking through present problems, or using practical thinking strategies to manage upsetting thoughts and feelings.
In sessions she places importance on the relationship. She aims to be non-judgemental and respectful, and to listen closely to what clients say. Conversations are straightforward and focused on understanding what is happening now and what matters most to the client.
Regina draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationships shape reactions today. She uses client-centred ways of listening so people can tell their story without interruption. Cognitive behavioural tools appear when useful to change unhelpful thinking or behaviour patterns.
Her additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, commitment concerns, and a range of difficulties linked to separation, abuse and substance use. Regina speaks English and both South and North Ndebele, and she is open to working with clients internationally. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current reactions. Online sessions can use this idea to explore patterns that appear in close relationships and parenting, helping people notice triggers and try new responses. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead; online meetings are used to let people tell their story and be heard.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. In online meetings Regina can introduce simple CBT tools to try between sessions, such as checking unhelpful thoughts or planning small behavioural changes to reduce anger and stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Regina will work with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change over time as issues shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, take less travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques to suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth or sessions that do not require video.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting issues, plus trauma, grief and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an integrative style that blends attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural methods as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, South Ndebele and North Ndebele.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.