Rusne Fokiene, BACP

Rusne Fokiene is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and the shifts that come with life changes. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, and the particular questions that arise during midlife. She trained with a BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and has six years of practice experience. Before private practice she spent four years in the voluntary sector offering counselling to people from varied backgrounds. That period included work with people affected by substance misuse, depression, anxiety, trauma and loss. Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on understanding how early life events shape current patterns. She uses a mix of approaches to help people notice physical sensations, slow down anxious thinking and make clearer choices in relationships and life direction. Therapy with Rusne is collaborative and experiential. She asks questions, offers gentle exercises and invites reflection on feelings and bodily experience. Progress is checked regularly so work can be adjusted to fit changing goals. People come to her for both short-term support and longer work. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and priorities, with attention to building skills that carry into daily life. Rusne aims to make space for curiosity, compassion and practical change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Rusne works from an integrative perspective that draws together practical, evidence-based techniques. One strand involves mindfulness-based practices that help people notice breath and bodily signals, calm racing thoughts and build tolerance for difficult feelings; this can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Another element reflects core process work, which focuses on connecting feelings with sensations and patterns developed in early relationships to help people make different choices now. Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as work progresses. Sessions include regular reviews so the plan can change if needed. If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm what formats are available. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy week and useful for maintaining continuity between sessions. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel so therapy fits around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these options to make therapy more accessible and practical for everyday life.