Regina Riley

Regina Riley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people make sense of hard times. She invites clients to explore feelings like anger, anxiety, grief and depression in a steady, non-judgemental way. Regina names the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of her work and aims to build trust from the first session.

She works in an integrative way, drawing on several approaches rather than relying on a single method. That means sessions are shaped around each person’s story and what seems most useful in the moment. Conversations typically cover how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour, and practical steps to reduce overwhelm and manage difficult emotions.

Regina uses ideas from attachment-informed therapy to look at close relationships and patterns of connection. She also brings in cognitive behavioural ideas when people want clear strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Trauma-focused thinking is used sensitively when painful memories need to be addressed.

With four years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she aims to be respectful and straightforward. Regina speaks English and two varieties of Ndebele which can help when language matters in therapy.

People considering support are encouraged to think about what they want to change. Regina will listen, reflect what she hears and work together to set small, achievable steps. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Regina blends attachment-based ideas with client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current relationships and helps people notice patterns that repeat. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them name feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Regina will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods as the work progresses. That collaborative stance helps people try strategies and then reflect on what works or needs changing.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel and keep appointments during life transitions. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone choose a quieter moment at home without needing to travel. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, aim to make sessions practical and workable for everyday life.