Rebecca Birch

Currently Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays.

NB. Please note that additional days/times, including evening appointments may be available- so please do reach out to share your situation. Thank you.

Hi there, I’m Becky - the Integrative Counsellor behind Create Space.

You’ve already taken a huge first step by being here, and that really matters! I don't believe you need fixing, but I am here to offer a warm, gentle and deeply compassionate space for all your thoughts. By blending humanistic values with a bit of body-awareness magic, we’ll work together to listen to your unique inner wisdom. Think of me as your steady partner in finding more breathing room, using a mix of tools tailored just for you. We’re building a real human connection here, where you can finally just be.

I have a particular heart-felt connection to work with those of you that have experienced death or loss, whether that be grief from the death of someone close to you, or the loss of a relationship? My time with Cruse as a bereavement volunteer (on going) means I have sat with many of you that are bereaved and struggling. This loss can be recent or many years ago, time does absolutely not determine the grief path for each of us. We are each so unique. Perhaps you are struggling to cope with the weight of this loss? or can't connect to any feeling at all? I hear you; this is the space for you.

I also connect with those of you that feel anxious, and wish to be with someone that can sit with you, helping you to better understand why? 

Perhaps your anxiety is stopping you from doing things you used to do, or that you want to do?  Maybe the spiralling thoughts make it difficult to function at all right now? Do reach out to see if we can work together. 

 Are you a carer? do you care for someone with a Dementia diagnosis and need a space to talk? this is also the place for you. I have experience working with those families living with Dementia, & can create a safe space for you to be. Caring for loved ones who are ill is extremely difficult and can feel consuming. Finding somewhere to rest the weight of that is so important for your well being. It really is ok to find support, here.

Humanistic Values.

We will start from the idea that you’re already wise and resilient. Our work is relational and compassionate - creating space to lay things out, get curious, and grow in your own way.

We will look gently at old stories and patterns, not with judgement, but with a genuine wonder about how they served you once. By creating a silence that speaks, we allow the subtext of your experience to finally be heard and acknowledged.

Somatic Integration.

We will also track your physical responses together, viewing them messengers, finding where the 'yes' and 'no' live in your nervous system.

Relationship.

Who you are in relationship with self and with others is a focus of our work; utilising our relationship in order to anchor this exploration. Earliest childhood relationships will also be explored, if accessible for you.

Our sessions will gently move through dedicated areas, organically.

The welcome space.

Here, you will have space to breathe and be! possibly for the first time in a long time? how do you feel? what do you feel?

The collaboration space.

We find a little distance between you and your thoughts/worries. Witnessing and feeling how you best respond, exploring honestly. eg.Why do I always feel so angry?

Honouring old defences and stories is incredibly important. We have unique frames of reference and experiences so considering power imbalances is something we will explore, where relevant- looking at the power threat meaning framework.

eg.I feel so alone but I am surrounded by people!

The check in space.

Time for reflection and a look at whats shifted or remains stuck? In check in spaces we do just that.

eg.how far you have come! where you wish to go?

The ending space.

We gather your progress and zoom out, hopefully with a bit more breathing room and a sense that growth is already underway, with hopefully a  greater sense of awareness, authenticity and self compassion present.

I really look forward to meeting with you and sharing this space together.

Take good care, Becky

A free initial 15 minute free curiosity call with me is offered, to establish what brings you to therapy, and to see if we are able to work together. 

Here you can ask any questions you may have, and we briefly outline what your initial thoughts may be. I will explain my modality in more detail, and human to human, we can see if we connect. That bit is really important. 

If agreed, I then send out an initial contract to complete and sign ahead of booking in your first session. 

Sessions are usually weekly at the same day and time each week, unless otherwise discussed in advance. Fortnightly sessions are also available. Payments are taken via BACS 24 hrs before session, otherwise the planned session will not be able to go ahead.

Sessions are via Zoom online platform, and cost £59 for 1 full Hour. Please note Concessions are always available, and a sliding scale also. Please do not hesitate to reach out and discuss your current situation. I am more than happy to discuss.

Take good care, Becky.