Rachel Barlow
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About me
I am an fully qualified and experienced person-centred integrative counsellor with a demonstrated history of success in empowering people to create meaningful and positive transformations in their lives. As an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) my practice adheres to and aligns with rigorous ethical frameworks. I am registered and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
In addition to my counselling expertise, I bring over two decades of experience in mentorship and coaching, which allows me to provide compassionate guidance and support tailored to your unique needs. Alongside my work with private clients, I work with a large NHS mental health trust, victim support and local council services.
Taking the first steps on your therapeutic journey is courageous and commendable. It can feel daunting, but I can help you overcome any uncertainty and work through problems with you. Through exploring problems together, you will discover a deeper understanding of yourself which will help you conquer issues that may have previously held you back or been in your way.
There may be times when the challenges of life can leave you feeling emotionally drained, fragile, anxious, and depressed. You may be experiencing crises such as a sudden trauma or loss which makes coping with every-day life a struggle. Sometimes personal difficulties can be experienced with their roots buried in past trauma and sometimes you just don't know what's wrong. You may feel overwhelmed and isolated, finding it difficult to talk about how you feel to those who are closest to you.
There's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to counselling. Your needs are as unique as you are. With support you will be able to view your current situation through a new lens of light, depth, and clarity. You will change old and unhelpful perspectives and feelings about yourself and your life, enabling you to make the positive changes that you want and need.
Together, we will look at your problems in the present and identify the roots of these problems from your past, exploring here and now possibilities for coping with and improving your life. In a compassionate and sensitive space, you will be supported to create empowering changes, leading to loving who you are, your life and accepting every aspect of it.
Please contact me and start making the positive changes that will mould the rest of your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) Dip Humanistic Counselling - University of Chichester
- Certificate in Counselling Skills - University of Chichester
- Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – University of Lincoln
- Safeguarding Children Level 2
- Certificate in Online Counselling - University of Lincoln
ICO registration number ZB589802
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
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Booking an Appointment
The free, 30 minute initial telephone consultation is a space for planning a way forward, establishing the frequency of sessionsn and discussing expectations about the length and outcome of therapy.
The weekly session fee is £60 per session. Session fees will vary where other timescales have been agreed.
When I work
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I may have last minute appointments available - please ask.
Further information
As a LGBTQ+ community ally I understand the issues and worries that you may struggle with, which we can explore in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space.
If I am unable to answer your call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can text or email me at rachelbarlow-counselling@outlook.com.
I am an accredited registered member of the The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and receive regular supervision. I enhance my counselling knowledge and skills by attending courses and workshops as part of my continuous professional development.
My pronouns are she/her.
