Rusne Fokiene

Rusne Fokiene is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain. She also supports those facing low self-esteem, life changes and feelings of isolation and loneliness. Rusne works in a calm, curious way and aims to make it easier to talk about what feels hard.

She trained to a BSc level in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Rusne draws on several therapeutic ideas rather than one fixed method. That lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs. Sessions are reviewed regularly so goals can shift as progress is made.

Her earlier work in the voluntary sector lasted four years and involved counselling people from a wide range of backgrounds. In that role she supported people with substance misuse, depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, which shaped her understanding of how early experiences affect adult feelings and habits. This experience informs how she listens and responds in sessions.

In practice she uses a mix of gentle experiential techniques and mindfulness to help people tune into their bodies and emotions. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they come up and helps people explore communication, forgiveness and self‑worth. Rusne aims to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.

Sessions can be used for short-term problem solving or longer-term personal work. People are invited to set aims together and to check in regularly so therapy stays relevant to their life.

How her approaches suit online therapy

Rusne draws on integrative, mindfulness-informed and core process ideas to help people understand feelings and behaviours. Integrative work combines different therapeutic techniques to match a person's needs and to work on issues like anxiety, grief or relationship patterns. Mindfulness helps people slow down and notice physical sensations and emotions as they arise, which can reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking.

Core process elements invite gentle, experiential exploration of early attachment and abandonment themes to see how they influence present relationships. These methods tend to focus on awareness and practical skills that people can try between sessions, such as grounding exercises or communication practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you need to confirm which session formats are offered, please check current options before booking. Online sessions can support steady progress through shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments, depending on what suits the person's routine and goals.