Rebeca Paiva, BACP
BACP-accredited therapist for life transitions
- Anxiety and stress support
- Relationship and attachment work
- English and Portuguese sessions
About Rebeca Paiva
Rebeca Paiva is a UK-licensed, BACP-accredited therapist with over eight years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. She works with people facing attachment patterns, low self-esteem, overthinking, burnout and life transitions, and offers focused support for issues such as people-pleasing, boundary setting, emotional regulation, panic and grief. Rebeca pays particular attention to how early experiences and past wounds continue to affect wellbeing in the present.
Her clinical practice is rooted in Humanistic Person-Centred Counselling while drawing on a range of integrative methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Compassion-Focused Therapy. This trauma-informed, strengths-based approach is designed to be tailored to each person, combining emotional insight with practical coping skills to address both immediate challenges and longer-term growth.
She holds a Master’s in Health Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and her BACP accreditation indicates she meets recognised professional standards for counselling practice. Rebeca’s work focuses on building self-worth, clarifying identity, understanding triggers and challenging the inner critic, alongside practical tools for stress management, motivation and resilience.
She also supports people living with chronic health conditions, helping them process the emotional impact of diagnosis, change and loss while identifying what can be managed and what can be healed. In therapy she explores feelings, behaviours and internal patterns with curiosity and compassion, aiming to help people feel more grounded, in control and confident in their relationships and everyday life. Rebeca offers sessions in English and Portuguese.
Her clinical practice is rooted in Humanistic Person-Centred Counselling while drawing on a range of integrative methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Compassion-Focused Therapy. This trauma-informed, strengths-based approach is designed to be tailored to each person, combining emotional insight with practical coping skills to address both immediate challenges and longer-term growth.
She holds a Master’s in Health Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and her BACP accreditation indicates she meets recognised professional standards for counselling practice. Rebeca’s work focuses on building self-worth, clarifying identity, understanding triggers and challenging the inner critic, alongside practical tools for stress management, motivation and resilience.
She also supports people living with chronic health conditions, helping them process the emotional impact of diagnosis, change and loss while identifying what can be managed and what can be healed. In therapy she explores feelings, behaviours and internal patterns with curiosity and compassion, aiming to help people feel more grounded, in control and confident in their relationships and everyday life. Rebeca offers sessions in English and Portuguese.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rebeca Paiva have?
Rebeca Paiva has over 8 years of professional experience supporting adults with a range of mental health and relational issues.
Is Rebeca Paiva a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. Specific registration details beyond this credential are not provided.
In which languages does Rebeca Paiva provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Rebeca Paiva located?
Rebeca Paiva is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Rebeca Paiva as my therapist?
You can work with Rebeca Paiva through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
Does Rebeca Paiva work with international clients?
Yes. Rebeca Paiva works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rebeca Paiva 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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
Rebeca Paiva uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT emphasizes values-based action and practical strategies to move forward even when emotions are challenging, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy is also central to her work, focusing on how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and communication. This approach helps people understand their attachment style, improve relationship dynamics and repair patterns that contribute to repeated difficulties.
Built on a person-centred foundation, her practice prioritises empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while working toward their goals. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Rebeca will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, preferences and objectives, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and brief or ongoing contact is available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations and maintain continuity of care with registered professionals.