Regina Riley

Regina Riley is a counsellor who prioritises the relationship at the heart of therapy. She presents a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to help people who feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed or unsure why they are depressed. Regina speaks English and both South and North Ndebele, which she uses when helpful in sessions.

She works in a way that pulls from different counselling methods rather than relying on just one. That means sessions may include talking about past relationships, how current thoughts and behaviours affect mood, and practical steps to manage difficult feelings. Regina describes herself as an integrative counsellor and uses this flexibility to match what she does to each person she meets.

Clients can expect a steady, person-focused approach. Regina emphasises listening, validation and building a secure base in the therapeutic relationship. She aims to treat each person with respect and to value their unique story without judgement.

Her work includes help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction and trauma and abuse. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress and challenges linked to chronic illness and ageing.

Regina is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years of professional experience. People who want to begin can follow the online start process to match with her and book sessions according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people understand how early connections shape current trust, boundaries and closeness, and it can be useful when someone struggles with abandonment or commitment issues.

Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience first. The therapist listens, reflects and supports self-directed change, which can be helpful for low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship worries.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It offers practical strategies and short exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood and cope with cravings in addiction recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working. That makes the process flexible and responsive to change.

Specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use break-times or quieter moments more easily. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to keep regular contact and progress between meetings.