Rebecca Handy
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Contact information
- Phone number
- 07507489406
Therapist - Bristol
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Sessions are held online via Zoom and last 60 minutes
I also offer walk-and-talk sessions in North Warwickshire and Coventry
Sessions take place weekly or fortnightly
I offer a free 15-minute phone call to see if we’re a good fit
About me and my therapy practice
Hi, I’m Rebecca — a late-diagnosed autistic therapist offering counselling for autistic and neurodivergent women across the UK.
My work is grounded in person-centred values, which means I won’t give advice or tell you what to do — instead, I’ll support you to explore your emotions, make sense of your experiences, and find your own answers.
As an autistic woman myself, I have a deep understanding of how autism can present differently in women. I’m passionate about creating an affirming space where you don’t have to mask or explain yourself. My sessions are stim-friendly, open-minded, and welcoming of self-diagnosis.
Practice description
I am a fully qualified Therapist with a BA Hons First Class Degree in Person-Centred Counselling from the University of Warwick.
I specialise in working with issues like:
Autistic identity and late diagnosis
Burnout, overwhelm and masking
Trauma and relational wounds
Feeling different, disconnected or isolated
Navigating life, work, or relationships as a neurodivergent person
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and trauma-informed. I often integrate gentle somatic (body-based) awareness where helpful, especially when working with trauma or sensory sensitivity.
I’ve previously worked in mental health crisis services and with women impacted by sexual violence, and I welcome clients with complex trauma backgrounds.
I do not diagnose autism, ADHD or other neurodivergence or mental health issues. However I welcome whatever diagnoses you may already have, and welcome and respect self-diagnosis. I can also support and assist you in pursuing a diagnosis if this is something you decide to do.
My first session
I offer an free initial 15 minute phone call to discuss what you are looking for from therapy and to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
In our first session we will explore your expectations and goals for therapy and we will discuss the counselling contract.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Pet bereavement, Phobias, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions
Therapist - Bedworth
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Sessions are held online via Zoom and last 60 minutes
I also offer walk-and-talk sessions in North Warwickshire and Coventry
Sessions take place weekly or fortnightly
I offer a free 15-minute phone call to see if we’re a good fit
My practice closes on bank holidays
About me and my therapy practice
Hi, I’m Rebecca — a late-diagnosed autistic therapist offering counselling for autistic and neurodivergent women across the UK.
My work is grounded in person-centred values, which means I won’t give advice or tell you what to do — instead, I’ll support you to explore your emotions, make sense of your experiences, and find your own answers.
As an autistic woman myself, I have a deep understanding of how autism can present differently in women. I’m passionate about creating an affirming space where you don’t have to mask or explain yourself. My sessions are stim-friendly, open-minded, and welcoming of self-diagnosis.
Practice description
I am a fully qualified Therapist with a BA Hons First Class Degree in Person-Centred Counselling from the University of Warwick.
I specialise in working with issues like:
- Autistic identity and late diagnosis
- Burnout, overwhelm and masking
- Trauma and relational wounds
- Feeling different, disconnected or isolated
- Navigating life, work, or relationships as a neurodivergent person
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and trauma-informed. I often integrate gentle somatic (body-based) awareness where helpful, especially when working with trauma or sensory sensitivity.
I’ve previously worked in mental health crisis services and with women impacted by sexual violence, and I welcome clients with complex trauma backgrounds.
I do not diagnose autism, ADHD or other neurodivergence or mental health issues. However I welcome whatever diagnoses you may already have, and welcome and respect self-diagnosis. I can also support and assist you in pursuing a diagnosis if this is something you decide to do.
My first session
I offer an free initial 15 minute phone call to discuss what you are looking for from therapy and to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
In our first session we will explore your expectations and goals for therapy and we will discuss the counselling contract.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Body/somatic therapy, Depression, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions