About me
There are times when life just isn't going the way we'd hoped. Relationships become difficult, work feels stressful, worries take over, or we find ourselves feeling unhappy without really understanding why. Sometimes we're dealing with something that's happened recently. Other times, we've been struggling with the same feelings or difficulties for years.
It's not always easy to explain what's wrong, particularly when, from the outside, everything might appear to be fine. You might be getting through each day, going to work, looking after everyone else and doing all the things you're supposed to do, while privately feeling anxious, exhausted, frustrated or simply fed up with how things are.
I'm Rachel, an experienced psychotherapist offering a warm, down-to-earth and individual approach to therapy. I work with people experiencing all sorts of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and the effects of painful or difficult experiences.
I believe that understanding what's happening in our lives, and why we might think, feel or behave in certain ways, can make a real difference. Therapy isn't just about talking through problems; it's also an opportunity to make sense of ourselves, recognise patterns that might be keeping us stuck, and begin to find different ways of approaching things.
I have particular experience working with people who have experienced trauma, as well as autistic adults and men who may not always have felt understood or comfortable accessing therapy. However, you don't need to have experienced trauma, have a diagnosis, or even know exactly what's troubling you to benefit from working with me.
I offer both talking therapy and EMDR, and my approach is flexible rather than one-size-fits-all. Some people simply want somewhere to talk openly and work through what's happening in their lives. Others want to explore longstanding difficulties or experiences from their past. We can decide together what feels most useful for you, and work at a pace that suits you.
I understand that approaching a therapist for the first time can feel daunting, particularly if you've never had counselling before. That's why I offer a free initial session, giving us an opportunity to meet, talk about what you're looking for, and decide whether I'm the right therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MSc in Psychotherapy from Keele University and have completed specialist training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have several years of experience supporting adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, stress, bereavement, abuse and trauma.
My professional experience includes working with people experiencing complex mental health difficulties, as well as supporting survivors of childhood abuse, domestic abuse and other distressing life experiences.
I have particular experience working with autistic adults and men, and I recognise the importance of adapting therapy to suit each person's individual needs, circumstances and way of communicating.
Alongside talking therapy, I offer EMDR for people who may benefit from processing distressing memories and experiences. My approach draws on both my professional training and practical experience, allowing me to work flexibly with a wide range of clients.
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
Men's Mental Health
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Discounted Sessions for Counselling Students
60-minute session — £30
90-minute session — £45
Block Bookings — Five Sessions for the Price of Four
For clients who prefer to book several sessions together, I offer discounted blocks of five sessions Block bookings are payable in full at the time of booking to receive the discounted rate:
Five 60-minute sessions — £200
Five 90-minute sessions — £300
Counselling students:
Five 60-minute sessions — £120
Five 90-minute sessions — £180
Free Introductory Session
I offer a free introductory session so we can meet, discuss what you're looking for and decide whether working together feels right for you.
When I work
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