Regina Riley, BACP
Integrative counsellor focused on healing relationships
- Integrative approach
- Nonjudgmental support
- Relationship-focused care
About Regina Riley
Regina Riley invites people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps to a gentle process of healing and self-discovery. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey where questions are welcomed and the relationship between therapist and client is central to meaningful change. Regina practices as an integrative counsellor, drawing on multiple models rather than relying on a single approach, and she prioritizes creating a secure base from which clients can explore difficult emotions and life events.
She approaches each person without judgment and emphasizes respect for individual experience and identity. Regina seeks to listen deeply, to validate what clients bring, and to avoid minimizing their struggles. Her commitment to the therapeutic relationship includes ongoing attention to building trust, offering acceptance, and fostering a sense of safety that supports exploration and growth.
Regina also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which identifies her connection to a recognized professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. With this foundation she aims to support clients in coping with depression, uncertainty, relationship challenges, and the many life questions that can feel overwhelming.
She approaches each person without judgment and emphasizes respect for individual experience and identity. Regina seeks to listen deeply, to validate what clients bring, and to avoid minimizing their struggles. Her commitment to the therapeutic relationship includes ongoing attention to building trust, offering acceptance, and fostering a sense of safety that supports exploration and growth.
Regina also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which identifies her connection to a recognized professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. With this foundation she aims to support clients in coping with depression, uncertainty, relationship challenges, and the many life questions that can feel overwhelming.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Regina Riley have?
Regina Riley has 4 years of professional experience in counselling and therapy.
Is Regina Riley a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP.
In which languages does Regina Riley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North.
Where is Regina Riley located?
Regina Riley is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Regina Riley as my therapist?
You can work with Regina Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Regina Riley work with international clients?
Yes, Regina Riley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Regina Riley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and expectations of closeness. This approach helps people explore issues like attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, and challenges in forming secure connections by using the therapeutic relationship as a corrective experience.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard. It invites clients to lead the pace and content of sessions while the therapist offers reflective listening and support, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and stress. It includes practical tools for coping, problem solving, and shifting patterns that interfere with day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Licensed professionals and therapists will collaborate with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods over time to suit individual needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect across distances, and continue care when in-person sessions are not possible, while maintaining the same focus on therapeutic relationship and progress.