About me
Hello! I’m Rachel and I am an experienced and fully qualified integrative therapist. I am also a registered member of the BACP.
I work with 17 - 18 year olds, individual clients and with couples.
I work with many different issues people bring to therapy, such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship difficulties and past hurts.
I understand that deciding to start therapy and finding the right therapist can be daunting.
I believe the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is one of the most fundamental parts of effective therapy.
I am a down to earth, warm and an empathetic therapist.
I offer a supportive, safe and empowering space where you can explore what is happening in your life with openness, compassion and without judgement to move towards change and growth. My approach recognises that each person’s experience is unique.
Together, we can explore the experiences, relationships, patterns and emotions that may be affecting how you feel and relate to yourself and others.
I take time to understand deeper-rooted difficulties and the ways in which past experiences may continue to shape your present.
We can also focus on what you need right now, developing practical coping strategies and resources to help you manage difficult emotions, stress and life’s challenges.
I draw upon different therapeutic modalities to suit your needs- this might include looking at past hurts, patterns in your life that keep coming up, ways to cope in the here and now, working with any pain and confusion, to support you to find growth, understanding and healing.
I strive to provide a warm, affirming, and inclusive space where clients of all backgrounds feel seen, respected, and valued.
I offer a neuro-affirming therapy space and have both personal and professional experience within neurodiversity.
Couples-
I offer a supportive, safe and empowering space for couples to explore their relationship with openness, compassion and curiosity.
My approach recognises that relationships are shaped by the experiences, needs and patterns of both partners, and places the relationship itself at the heart of the work.
Couples therapy can provide an opportunity to slow down, understand what is happening between you, and develop greater awareness of the patterns that may leave you feeling disconnected, unheard or stuck.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I am here to work with you in a safe and empowering way.
Please reach out and contact me for a free 15 min introductory call or visit my website for more information about how I can support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Practice in Body Psychotherapy (in progress)- The Minster Centre, London
Certificate in Body Psychotherapy- The Minster Centre, London
Certificate in Working with Couples- ReVision Training Centre in London UK.
Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling - ReVision Training Centre in London UK.
MRes Developmental Psychology
Bsc (Hons) Psychology
Continuing Professional Development, including:
Working with trauma and shame
Trauma and the body
Attachment
Love
Neurodiversity in Therapy
Neurodiversity in Women
Creative Therapy Tools
Therapeutic Writing
Internal Family Systems
Work Experience
ReVision Low Cost Counselling
Orchard Counselling Centre
Private Practice
- I also work for ReVision as an assistant facilitator on their Heart and Soul development days, and introduction events for prospective trainees.
I also engage in regular supervision to ensure that my practice is up to date, reflective and ensure high ethical and professional standards.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have extensive experience of working with a wide range of different people and issues in therapy.
I also have unique experience in working with:
Single parenting
Military community life
Working with 20-40 year olds
Blended families/co parenting
Domestic Abuse Support
Trainee therapists
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £70 per 50 minute session.
Couples work is charged at £100 per 60 mins session.
When I work
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Further information
I work face to face from a calm and tranquil therapy space in Wallingford town centre. Wallingford is easily accessible by public transport and is situated within easy distance from both Oxford, Reading and Henley areas.
There is ample parking available in the area.
I welcome online clients from anywhere in the UK and Europe.
