Rebecca Johnson

I specialise in supporting adults who struggle with anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing and low self-esteem. You may find it difficult to say no, worry about letting others down or constantly question whether you’re doing enough. Perhaps you spend a lot of time thinking about what others need while finding it difficult to recognise or prioritise your own.

You might replay conversations, avoid conflict, struggle to express how you really feel or experience guilt when you put yourself first. Over time, these patterns can leave you feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself.

You don’t have to face this alone.

As a person-centred counsellor, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to offer you a space where you can slow down, explore what you’re experiencing and begin to understand yourself more deeply.

Together, we can gently explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping you stuck, helping you develop greater self-awareness, confidence and a stronger sense of what you need.

Through RJ Counselling, I offer a warm and accepting space for adults seeking counselling in Hertford or online, where you can be heard without judgement and supported to find your own way forward.

I offer face-to-face counselling in Hertford and online counselling for adults, providing a confidential space where you can talk openly about what is happening in your life.

I work with adults experiencing:

* Anxiety and excessive worrying

* Overthinking and self-doubt

* People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries

* Low self-esteem and confidence

* Stress and emotional overwhelm

* Relationship difficulties

* Life transitions

* Low mood

* Feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself

You may not always have a clear idea of what is wrong, only that you don’t feel like yourself or that the way you’ve been coping no longer feels sustainable. Counselling can give you the opportunity to step back, make sense of what you’re experiencing and consider what you want to change.

My approach is person-centred, meaning I offer you the time and space to explore your experiences at your own pace. I will listen with empathy and without judgement, while supporting you to develop a greater understanding of yourself and your relationships.

I offer daytime and evening appointments, both in person and online, at £50 per session.

Starting counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if you’re not used to talking about yourself or your feelings. You may be wondering what to expect, whether you’ll feel comfortable or even where to begin.

I offer a free 30-minute introductory phone call, giving you the opportunity to talk a little about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions and get a sense of whether I might be the right counsellor for you. There is no obligation to continue afterwards.

If you decide to begin counselling, our first session is an opportunity to talk about what has been happening and what you would like support with. We can explore what you hope to get from counselling and begin to think together about what might be helpful.

You don’t need to have everything worked out before you come. You also don’t have to tell your whole story straight away. We can take things one step at a time and allow the work to develop naturally.

My aim is for you to feel comfortable being yourself, knowing that you will be listened to with empathy, acceptance and without judgement.