About me
I am an fully qualified and experienced person-centred integrative pyschotherapeutic counsellor with a demonstrated history of success in empowering people to create meaningful and positive transformations in their lives. As an accredited professional registrant 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.
"Sessions with Rachel helped me by providing support and explanations helping me to understand what was happening. It was a place where I could say how I felt without any repercussions. It changed my perception of myself which up until then had been based on negative feedback from people in my life. I now experience feelings of freedom and self-worth." - Client Testimonial
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
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
Booking an Appointment
I offer a free 30-minute initial telephone consultation - a gentle space to talk about what’s been happening for you, what’s brought you to explore counselling, and for us to connect and see whether working together feels right for you.
The weekly session fee is £65 per session. Session fees will vary where other timescales have been agreed.
Fee consessions are available for counselling students.
When I work
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I may have last minute appointments available - please ask.
Further information
Here are some thoughts and experiences shared by a few of my clients. Their feedback reflects what working with me as their counsellor has meant to them.
* I'm 26, I've been running my own business for 3 months and I feel very secure and confident in myself most of the time. There'll always be further to go and more work to be done, but if I look back at the 22-year-old who sat down with Rachel for the first time the insecurity I felt about myself stands out as the key factor that was holding me back. I have worked relentlessly with Rachel to challenge my limiting self-beliefs, and I now believe that the true growth I’ve achieved is a result of challenging the beliefs I clung to, the ones that made me feel safe but in reality, were unhealthy and kept me oppressed. Thanks to working with Rachel, I'm now entering a new chapter of my life, one that I had always doubted was possible. Thank you so much Rachel for everything you've helped me achieve - Luke.
* When I realised I was functioning but not coping I knew it was time to get help. Luckily, I found Rachel. She had an amazing ability to help me find peace within myself by letting me talk and find my own way forward whilst accepting that I had become overwhelmed. Just to have someone who creates calm in a very safe, welcoming environment and gave me the chance to talk, cry, reminisce and find my smile again. We meet people in life who leave a footprint in our lives and Rachel did that for me. She gave me support and encouragement by listening and the strength to find myself again.
* Sessions helped me by providing support and explanations which helped me understand what was happening. It was a place where I could say how I felt without any repercussions. It changed my perception of myself which up until then had been based on negative feedback from people in my life. I then experienced feelings of freedom and self-worth. I had complete trust in Rachel and felt a bond with her. We were on a journey together and she genuinely celebrated each milestone with me. She conducts herself in a professional but compassionate manner and is very well informed. I can highly recommend her.
