Rachel Barlow
About me
There are times when the challenges of life can make us feel emotionally drained and fragile. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and isolated, and it may feel difficult to talk about how we feel to those who are closest to us. We can experience crises such as a sudden trauma or loss which makes coping with every-day life a struggle. Sometimes we experience personal difficulties with their roots buried in past trauma and sometimes we just don’t know what's wrong.
Taking the first steps in asking for help is brave and you have taken that first step by being here. It can feel daunting, but I can help you overcome any uncertainty and work through your problems with you. I offer person-centred, integrative therapy, in a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore any issues in complete confidentiality. 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.
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 for improving your life. Learning how to put the pieces of your puzzle back together with compassion and sensitivity will create empowering changes, leading to loving your life and accepting every aspect of it.
Working together, 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, which will help you make positive changes.
Do you feel that now is the right time for you to make a change? Please contact me and together we can make the positive changes that will mould the rest of your life. It might be the most important journey you will ever make.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma Humanistic Counselling - University of Chichester
- Certificate in Counselling Skills - University of Chichester
- Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – Lincoln College
I am an experienced person-centred psychotherapeutic counsellor, in long and short-term therapy working within the NHS and private practice. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work to a strict ethical and confidentiality code as set out in the BACP Ethical Framework.
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Booking an Appointment
The free initial 30 minute phone consultation is a space for planning a way forward, establishing the frequency of sessions, discussing expectations about the length (and outcome) of therapy, booking an appointment and considering, when necessary, possible referrals to other professionals.
I have daytime and evening appointments available.
Availability
Their may be 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.
As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I receive regular supervision and enhance my counselling knowledge and skills by attending courses and workshops as part of my continuous professional development.
My pronouns are she/her.
