Rachel Barlow
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
There are times when the challenges of life can leave us feeling emotionally drained, fragile and depressed. 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 step on your persoanl therapeutic journey is brave and you have already taken that first step by being here. It can feel daunting, but I can help you overcome any uncertainty and work through 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 together with compassion and sensitivity will create empowering changes, leading to loving who you are, 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, enabling 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 could be one of the most important journeys you will ever make.
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
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor in private practice. In addition to my work with private clients, I work with the NHS, victim support and local council. As an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), my practice adheres to and aligns with rigorous ethical and confidential frameworks.
ICO registration number ZB589802
Member organisations
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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.
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.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 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 sessions, discussing expectations about the length and outcome of therapy, booking an appointment and considering, when necessary, possible referrals to other professionals.
The weekly session fee is £60 per session. Session fees will vary where other timescales have been agreed.
I have daytime and evening appointments available.
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.
As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I 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.
