Counsellor profile
Rusne Fokiene, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness based work
About Rusne
Counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Rusne Fokiene has six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self‑esteem and coping with life changes. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, and women’s issues.
Rusne trained with a BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and worked for four years in the voluntary sector before opening a private practice. In that role she supported people dealing with substance misuse, depression, anxiety, emotional trauma and bereavement. That background informs how she listens and the practical ways she helps people manage difficult feelings.
Her approach draws on a mix of techniques rather than one fixed method. She uses mindfulness to help people notice bodily sensations and slow down. She also uses elements of core process psychotherapy to look at how early life experience affects present feelings and behaviour.
Sessions are practical and experiential. Clients can expect gentle attention to thoughts, feelings and bodily responses, and work on everyday coping skills. Reviews are built into the work so goals and methods can be adjusted over time.
She offers counselling from the United Kingdom and works in English and Lithuanian. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats with the service so you know how sessions are arranged.
How Rusne uses therapeutic methods in online counselling
Rusne uses mindfulness to help people tune into physical sensations and reduce rapid reactivity. Mindfulness practices are short and practical, useful for anxiety, stress and grounding after strong emotions.She also draws on core process psychotherapy ideas to consider how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. This work looks at patterns such as attachment or abandonment concerns and aims to increase understanding and more helpful ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts techniques as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps decide which methods will be most useful for the issues being explored.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people value online counselling because it can fit into a busy day, cut travel time and allow shorter check‑in sessions if needed. Online work can also make it easier to use mindfulness exercises together and to follow up with brief notes or resources between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, adapt their ways of working to suit each person's needs and practical circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Lithuanian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self‑esteem and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include attachment, body image and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach that combines mindfulness and core process elements. Work is practical and experiential, with attention to thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience and previously worked for four years in the voluntary sector offering counselling. That background included work with substance misuse, trauma, depression and bereavement.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Lithuanian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact fee when you arrange sessions.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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