Counselling and Psychotherapy

Rebecca Jenkinson MA
Counsellor and Psychotherapist at Stillpoint Bath

‘Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.’ James Baldwin

​In essence counselling and psychotherapy seek to shed light on the emotional context of events in our lives – past, present, and future.  And in so doing, allow a better understanding of how our emotions can exert an influence on our decision-making, our behaviour, and our relationships – both with others and ourselves.

Rebecca works in a humanistic and relational style drawing on the therapeutic conditions initially described in Carl Rogers’ Person Centred Therapy, coupled with the principles of Mentalisation and Mindfulness. This combination builds up a powerful and synergistic trio of greater self-awareness, greater self-compassion, and greater resilience. This approach is based on the fundamental premise that when offered appropriate support and insight, the solution to many of the problems that we struggle with can be found within ourselves.

Therapeutic counselling is a collaborative endeavour. It can be both rewarding and inspirational, as well as difficult and painful. Rebecca seeks to provide a confidential, compassionate, and clear-thinking framework to enable reflection on the stuff of life that is challenging and uncertain. Respect for your autonomy and a non-judgemental approach are central to the therapeutic relationship established 

It is important to understand that there is a requirement for a commitment, a mutual commitment – both in terms of setting aside the time to meet on a regular basis – and equally a willingness on both parts to engage with the process. It can be for a fixed number of sessions, or it can be more open-ended.

Rebecca has recently joined the team at Stillpoint. She has returned to Bath from Oxford – having lived there for over 40 years. Having originally trained as a teacher, she taught psychology, before going onto train as a psychotherapist. For many years she worked with adults and young people in private practice. Additionally, she was a member of the Phoenix Cooperative  – specialising in the provision of emotional support to students and staff working in a range of educational establishments throughout Oxfordshire.

Qualifications

• MA (Cambridge)
• PGCE (Oxford)
• BA Counselling and Psychotherapy (Warwick)
• Postgraduate Certificate Psychodynamic Studies (Oxford)
• Counselling Online – (Open University)
• Mindfulness (Oxford Centre for Mindfulness)
•  I am also and fully accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists

What do I offer?

• Initial brief telephone/video discussion (no fee)
• Short-term and Long-term
• Counselling Psychotherapy
• Adults
• Adolescents

For more information or to book an appointment, please visit Rebecca’s website