Dr Becca Bland

I'm here to support people experiencing family estrangement and to train those who work with them.

I'm a qualified counsellor and transformative coach with a specialism in estrangement grief and family relationship work. We support adults who are estranged from their family or key family members.

I’ve helped hundreds of estranged families. Here’s my advice on how to cope at Christmas

24/12/2025

If you would like advice about family estrangement Christmas....

I’ve helped hundreds of estranged families. Here’s my advice on how to cope at Christmas Psychotherapist Dr Becca Bland says that respecting everyone’s truth can ease the pain during the festive season

23/12/2025

Ok! Even more of me in the media this week! Probably my favorite UK TV/Radio appearance with on . Link in bio tonight.

22/12/2025

Lovely to be featured in The Independent today. Such a balanced article with a lot of understanding and permission given. Not that we need permission.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/family-estrangement-christmas-brooklyn-beckham-b2887226.html

17/12/2025

This time of year can be emotionally tumultuous. If you need an understanding ear and calm presence then I’m here for you. Link in bio to book sessions…

14/12/2025

So wonderful to be profiled in this weekend and talk to around how Christmas can be challenging for those estranged from family…

https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph-saturday-supplement/20251213/281797110325678

11/12/2025

Why do people judge people who are estranged from family? I talk to #

11/12/2025

So wonderful to be on the Purposeful Empathy podcast, talking about listening as a route to empathy, with

27/11/2025

Thanksgiving and why IT IS important that we fight with our family sometimes. ❤️

But it’s all about HOW we raise issues and not avoiding conflict entirely

17/11/2025

Family matters. And when you don’t have it, the state becomes essential for your survival.

It was a heartbreaking and baffling experience to work on this story with Sally Weale in 2018 when the student loans company randomly withdrew the student loans of vulnerable students with no family after spying on their social media. It plunged many into homlessness and ruined their mental health and future aspirations.

I’m so glad that through collaborative journalistic work we could call out this injustice.

10/11/2025

More about me and my work can be found here...

MY STORY | DR BECCA BLAND I create pioneering research and support for people impacted by family estrangement. Over the last decade I have helped millions of people to feel less alone when they have no contact with a family member.

10/11/2025

Celebrating my Level 5 qualification in Counselling, which I attained back at the start of 2025 ✨🪷 Although I work as a transformative coach with clients, it was amazing to complete this training and register with the ACA.