About me
Hi, I am Rachael. I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Hypnotherapist who offers a collaborative approach to therapy, based on the idea that no single method works for everybody and that the foundation for therapeutic success comes from mutual respect, empathy and trust. I have experience working with a diverse client base and a variety of presenting issues, providing you with compassion and understanding at every stage of your journey.
Beginning counselling can feel like a big step, and it’s natural to feel uncertain or overwhelmed by the process. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Together, we can begin to understand how your past experiences and relationships may be shaping your present life, behavioural patterns, and emotional wellbeing.
Placing you as the expert in your own life, I adapt techniques from different therapeutic models to suit your personal goals and preferences. Together, we can create a unique, personalised and empowering therapeutic plan to help you on your pathway towards healing and personal growth.
Using a pluralistic approach, I am able to draw on a range of therapeutic perspectives, including psychodynamic theory, trauma-informed practice and cognitive behavioural techniques. These can be adapted to your personal life circumstances with the aim of helping you gain deeper self-awareness, develop self-compassion and create meaningful change in your life.
I understand how important it is to find a counsellor who feels right for you. If you are unsure whether I may be a good fit, I welcome you to get in touch for an informal conversation where we can explore this together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
- Registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis
- Qualified Hypnotherapist and member of the National Hypnotherapy Society
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology
- Enhanced DBS certified
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I believe counselling and hypnotherapy should be accessible to everyone, regardless of personal or financial circumstances. For this reason, I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Further information
Over the course of my training and post-qualification, I have worked with several counselling charities and am currently volunteering with Women's Aid.
