Rusne Fokiene, BACP

Rusne Fokiene helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She is a BACP counsellor and presents her work in a calm, practical way. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters now for the person seeking help.

Her background includes a BSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and six years of clinical experience. Rusne spent four years in the voluntary sector providing counselling to people from varied backgrounds. That work included supporting those affected by substance misuse, depression, anxiety, emotional trauma and bereavement, which shaped how she listens and responds in sessions.

Rusne describes her style as integrative and experiential. She draws on a mix of therapeutic techniques to respond to each person's needs. Sessions often include slowing down, noticing bodily sensations, and reflecting on past experiences to make sense of current feelings.

She pays attention to how early life events influence adult patterns of behaviour, beliefs and emotions. The aim is to help clients recognise those patterns and try new ways of coping. Work may involve developing practical skills for managing emotions and building resilience.

Sessions are shaped around the person's goals and reviewed regularly so the work stays relevant. Rusne offers a warm, curious presence and practical guidance for people wanting change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Rusne uses an integrative, experiential way of working that combines practical tools with reflective work. She draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice breathing, bodily sensations and present-moment experience; this can reduce overwhelm and increase calm when anxiety or stress is high. She also uses core process psychotherapy elements that encourage people to explore how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours, which can help with attachment issues, grief and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to try different techniques and agree together what feels most helpful for their goals and preferences. Reviews are built into the work so the plan can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue therapy through life changes without needing to rearrange large parts of their schedule.