Rusne Fokiene

Rusne Fokiene is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. Her approach aims to make space for honest conversation and steady progress in everyday life.

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 supporting people with substance misuse, relationship strain, depression and grief. Those years shaped her awareness of how early life events influence present behaviours and feelings.

Her style is warm, curious and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now while also looking at past patterns that keep returning. She uses a blend of therapeutic techniques to help clients notice bodily sensations, identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of relating to themselves.

Work is often experiential and includes simple mindfulness exercises and core process ideas that encourage slowing down and tuning into the body. Goals and methods are reviewed regularly so sessions stay relevant and useful.

People come for short-term support or longer work, depending on their needs. Sessions are tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on building day-to-day skills for resilience, self-compassion and clearer communication.

How therapeutic approaches shape online support

Rusne uses an integrative approach that draws on mindfulness and core process ideas. Mindfulness work helps people notice bodily sensations and recurring thoughts, which can reduce reactivity and support calmer decision-making. Core process elements encourage slowing down to identify where emotions and behaviours come from and what might shift them.

These ways of working are practical rather than abstract. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find which techniques help most for their situation and goals. That might mean trying short mindfulness practices, experimenting with noticing bodily signals, or using focused conversations to test new relational habits. The approach is reviewed regularly so adjustments can be made together.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and less travel time. It can make regular check-ins simpler, and some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only options when that suits their day. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine and needs.