About me
Hi, I’m Rachel a psychotherapeutic counsellor trained in the pluralistic approach.
How I work
It can feel unsettling when you start counselling, but from our first meeting, I will offer you a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can explore together the issues or concerns that bring you to therapy.
At the core of my practice is the belief that no two people’s experiences or needs are the same. I meet each of my clients where they are at and tailor their counselling experience to them. The training I have had means that I can use a variety of techniques in my practice including CBT tools, psychodynamic theory and person-centred counselling. I seek to have a collaborative relationship with my clients where we can decide together which counselling methods we will use to reach your goals.
My face-to-face sessions are held in a welcoming, comfortable space in Harpenden, but I also offer online and telephone counselling. In some circumstances I can offer home visits. At the present time, I only work with adults aged 18 and over.
Areas of Support
I can support my clients with a wide range of issues including:
- Bereavement, grief, and loss.
- Stress, anxiety and depression.
- Relationship struggles.
- Self-esteem and personal growth.
Working with Carers
Caring for someone else may lead you to experience difficult feelings such as stress, worry, guilt, frustration, anxiety, and anger. Being a carer can also leave you socially isolated and with reduced opportunities to support your own well-being. My daughter has a developmental disability, and I deeply understand the complexity and challenges of navigating life as a parent carer. As well as my personal experience in this field, I have also volunteered my professional skills at Carers UK as part of the Listening Support Service. I support my clients who are carers by giving them a non-judgemental space to voice and reflect on their experiences.
Neurodiversity Affirming
I have both professional and personal experience of ADHD, Autism and AuDHD, and offer an accessible and affirming space.
Next Steps
Contact me now and together we can work towards your goals to empower you to make lasting change. I offer a free, 20-minute phone call to help you decide whether what I offer is right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and my membership number with them is NCS20-01817.
I am also a registered member of the BACP, number 415614.
Counselling Qualifications:
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice.
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory.
- Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills.
Training and CPD
- Introduction to Therapeutic Groupwork
- Bereavement Support Foundation Course – CRUSE
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Safeguarding Children
- An Introduction to Online and Telephone Counselling
- Neurodivergence in Therapeutic Practice
- Counselling for Sight Loss
- Introduction to PTSD and Trauma
- Trauma Awareness
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a concessionary rate for students, trainee counsellors, carers, and those who are unemployed.
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