About me
Hello, I'm Rachel, and welcome to Lotus Counselling Therapy. 🪷
Perhaps your mind never seems to switch off. You might find yourself overthinking, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, struggling to understand what you're feeling, or constantly questioning yourself. Maybe you've lost confidence, find it hard to say no, or have spent so long looking after everyone else that you've lost sight of your own needs. If you're neurodivergent, you may also be feeling exhausted by trying to keep up with the expectations of others. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to have it all figured out before coming to therapy.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, talk openly and explore whatever is going on for you at your own pace. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, helping you build confidence, understand yourself more fully, and begin to feel more like yourself again.
I'm a qualified Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor working with adults and young people. Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor in a local high school, giving me specialist experience supporting children and adolescents with anxiety, emotional wellbeing, neurodivergence, self-esteem, identity, family relationships and the pressures that can come with growing up. I also offer creative ways of working, including drawing, imagery and sand tray, for those who find it easier to express themselves in ways beyond words.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable and easy to talk to. Building a genuine therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work because I believe feeling safe, accepted and truly heard is where meaningful change begins.
I offer face-to-face counselling in my peaceful garden room in Southport, as well as online sessions across the UK. I also provide a free introductory call so we can see whether working together feels like the right fit.
If you're thinking about reaching out, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Experience
I hold a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy, together with postgraduate training in counselling children and young people. I have also completed additional training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy and creative therapeutic approaches, enabling me to respond flexibly to each person's unique needs.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), work within their Ethical Framework, and hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor in a local high school, supporting children and young people with a wide range of emotional challenges. Previously, I counselled at a local women's charity and volunteered with the Samaritans, experiences that deepened my understanding of how important it is to feel heard, especially during life's most difficult moments.
I have a particular interest in perinatal emotional wellbeing, and my degree research explored the emotional challenges and societal expectations that can accompany pregnancy, parenthood and family life.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years helping people navigate journeys across the world in the airline industry. Today, I have the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate their inner emotional world.
Working with children, young people and adults has shown me that every person brings their own unique story. Whatever your age or circumstances, I believe meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely heard, understood and accepted.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Aviation Professionals
I have a particular understanding of the unique demands of working in the aviation industry, having spent many years in the airline sector before becoming a therapist. I welcome airline crew, pilots and trainee pilots, offering a confidential space to explore the personal and professional challenges that can accompany this career.
I am also experienced in supporting trainee pilots and can provide reports for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Please feel free to get in touch for more information.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
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