About Rhys
Rhys Williams is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what’s worrying them. He keeps things relaxed and pressure-free, and aims to listen closely so clients feel heard from the start. Rhys uses a client-led, pluralistic style - he draws on different techniques to suit each person.
That means sessions are shaped around the individual, not a single fixed method. He moves at the client’s pace and stays practical, helping to build skills that can be used outside sessions.
Background and approach
He has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Rhys often supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, and he also works with those facing addiction, trauma and compassion fatigue. He can help with specific problems such as panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress and feelings of isolation.
Rhys pays attention to topics that affect day-to-day life like communication problems, guilt and shame, body image, and difficulties with attachment. He also offers coaching-style help for people exploring life purpose and self-worth. Sessions aim to be practical and steady, with an emphasis on small steps and helpful tools.
Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Rhys works from the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire links people to his profile so they can schedule sessions according to his availability.
How Rhys adapts evidence-based approaches to online care
Rhys describes his work as client-led and pluralistic, so he draws on evidence-based techniques that fit the person in front of him. He often uses practical, skills-based work that helps people manage anxiety and reduce panic attacks. These techniques focus on breathing and grounding strategies, short behavioural experiments and stepwise exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance.He also uses approaches that help process traumatic experiences and their impact on daily life. This work includes building safety and pacing memories in a way that aims to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. Sessions can include practical exercises to manage intrusive thoughts and to improve sleep, concentration and emotional balance.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Rhys will talk through options and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adapts plans when something isn’t working, so therapy changes as needs change.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break, and text or live chat can suit quick check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while still focusing on effective, evidence-informed work.
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Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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