About me

Rebecca Flynn, BSc, PGDip, MA, MBACP (Registered. I am a qualified Couples and Relationship Counsellor, with training from Leeds Beckett University and the University of Birmingham.

Couples and Relationship Therapy
Relationships can be complex, particularly when partners experience and process the world in different ways. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore challenges together, develop a deeper understanding of one another, and strengthen your connection.

Through therapeutic support and practical techniques, I can help you improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and realign your relationship goals.

I offer support with:

  • General relationship difficulties
  • Communication challenges
  • Intimacy and sexual concerns
  • Sexuality and identity
  • Family dynamics
  • Non-monogamous, open, and polyamorous relationships
  • Life transitions and relationship changes

Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Relationships
I have accredited training in supporting neurodivergent individuals and neurodiverse couples. I work with partners to better understand themselves and each other through a neurodiversity-informed lens.

Together, we can explore how neurodivergent traits may influence communication, emotional connection, conflict, sensory needs, routines, and expectations within the relationship. I help couples develop greater empathy, understanding, and practical strategies that create space for both partners to feel heard, valued, and accepted.

I can also support exploratory conversations around potential neurodivergence and the impact this may have on your relationship, helping you build a shared understanding that fosters connection and mutual respect.

Ways of Working

My approach to couples therapy is integrative and tailored to the unique needs of each relationship. I draw on psychoeducation to help partners understand relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, communication styles, and the impact of life experiences on their interactions. A person-centred approach provides a safe, non-judgemental space where both partners feel heard, valued, and understood.

I incorporate adjusted CBT and DBT techniques to help couples identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, improve emotional regulation, develop healthier communication skills, and manage conflict more effectively. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports partners in developing psychological flexibility, strengthening their connection to shared values, and fostering greater acceptance of themselves and each other.

Transactional Analysis (TA) helps couples explore recurring interactional patterns, communication styles, and relational “scripts” that may be contributing to difficulties within the relationship. Drawing on aspects of psychodynamic therapy, I also support couples in understanding how early attachment experiences, family dynamics, and unconscious processes may influence their current relationship patterns.

Together, we work to enhance emotional connection, build mutual understanding, improve communication, resolve conflict constructively, rebuild trust where needed, and strengthen the relationship in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable for both partners.

The Types of Issues I Support Neurodivergent Clients With 

Individuals:

I have a wealth of experience working with clients with trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD and BPD/EUPD. Offering an integrative and neuro- affirming approach which is inclusive of; person centred therapy, transactional analysis, CBT/DBT, psychodynamic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psycho-education;

I support clients with:

  • Inertia and burnout
  • Anxiety and depression 
  • Post-traumatic stress and CPTSD
  • Disordered eating
  • Gender and identity exploration
  • Alexithymia
  • Autism/ ADHD/Dyspraxia/ Dyslexia/ Digraphia/ PDA and demand avoidance
  • Co-occurring conditions.
  • Sensory needs and sensitivities 

Couples:

I work with you as a couple, to support in the understanding and consideration of each other within your relationship. If you both process the world a little differently, I can help in bridging the gap in communication. Offering therapeutic techniques to help rebuild and realign. 

I support with:

  • General relationship difficulties 
  • Sexuality
  • Family dynamics
  • Identity
  • Intimacy
  • Non monogamous/ open relationships/polyamory

I have accredited training in supporting Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse couples. Supporting each of you to understand yourselves and each other through the lens of Neurodiversity.

I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. 

Young people 15+:

I have vast experience working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs; both within the school system and within the community, I now bring that knowledge and skillset into my therapeutic practice and use a combination of therapeutic and psycho- educational techniques to support the development of coping strategies.

I also offer psycho educational support to parents of Neurodivergent children.

I can support you as parents to develop awareness of your children’s needs, foster positive interactions, understand triggers and emotional regulation. My approach is affirming and is delivered with the aim to bridge the gap of understanding. Within this process we can also work together to support your own emotional well-being and regulation.

Qualifications

BSc in Psychology.

Post graduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy; “A scoping review on how to support an autistic client in the counselling room”

Additional CPD Specific to Neurodiversity
  • ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy 
  • Attendance of Aspire Consultancy’s Monthly CPD Group focusing on Neurodiversity.   
  • Addiction and Mental health
  • Play Therapy – Summer course
  • Imposters Syndrome
  • CBT and Trauma

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