Rachel Frodsham

I work with people who are exhausted from anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing and making themselves smaller to keep everyone else comfortable.

If you've landed here, you may be someone who appears to be coping on the outside but, underneath, you're only just getting through. You're carrying the weight of anxiety every day, constantly overthinking, questioning yourself and feeling emotionally drained.

Perhaps you already know your patterns. You've read the books, listened to the podcasts, saved the quotes and watched the reels, yet nothing seems to create lasting change. You still feel stuck.

Life events can have a profound impact on our sense of self and identity. Becoming a parent, experiencing loss, navigating a relationship or friendship breakdown, living with illness, or other significant life changes can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. Equally, you may have learned from an early age that putting everyone else's needs first was the safest way to be accepted. Those patterns may once have protected you, but now they can leave you feeling overwhelmed, resentful and exhausted.

Having worked with hundreds of clients, I know there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I'm qualified in both Person-Centred Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which means I work integratively, tailoring our sessions to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit into a particular model. I am fully insured and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in line with their Ethical Framework.

I'm not here to tell you to "just be more confident", "set firmer boundaries", or offer another quick coping strategy you've already tried. I will truly listen to you, not trying to 'fix' you, but working together with you to find real, lasting change.

What we do in therapy is real. Together, we create a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can finally be honest with yourself. We'll make sense of the patterns that have helped you survive, understand why they've developed, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others. My hope is that therapy helps you move beyond simply surviving, so you can begin living in a way that feels more authentic, balanced and true to who you are.

If this resonates with you, I'd be pleased to support you. Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to figure it all out alone. Taking that first step could be the beginning of a different relationship with yourself.

Professional Information

Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person-Centred)
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Therapeutic Groups Facilitation Qualification
Fully insured

Feedback from clients

“I recently completed therapy with Rachel, and I can honestly say it’s been life-changing. She taught me the skills to recognise when intrusive thoughts were starting to creep in and how to manage them effectively. Since finishing therapy, I haven’t experienced anxiety, and my outlook on life has changed massively. I feel more in control, more positive, and better equipped to handle whatever comes my way. Rachel’s approach was compassionate, understanding, and empowering. I’m truly grateful for the tools and confidence she’s given me.”
 

“Completing 8 weeks of therapy with Rachel has been a game changing experience for me. The work we have done has challenged me about my feelings, emotions and responses and helped me to change the negative narrative of my thoughts and behaviours to a much more positive direction. I would 100% recommend Rachel to anyone and would have no hesitation in coming back to see her if any other issues arise for me. Thanks so much Rachel”
 

“I’ve found working with Rachel to be a really positive experience for me. Coming into therapy, I was feeling very lost in low mood and anxiety, thinking very negatively about myself and struggling to cope with some recent big changes in my life. I always felt safe in sessions to share in a calm, comfortable and non-judgmental space, at a pace that felt right for me. Rachel has helped me immensely to navigate my thoughts and feelings during a difficult time and I’ve learned so much about practicing self-compassion and kindness. Thank you Rachel”
 

“Counselling with Rachel was effortless, she creates an open, friendly and importantly a safe environment where sharing issues and concerns was easy, showing a genuine interest in me and supporting me to understand and manage these matters.”
 

“Rachel understood me very quickly. We just clicked. We set a goal that was achievable and although I felt that I was taking it in a different direction, she kept me on track and reassured me that it was all working towards our original goal”
 

“I’ve found working with Rachel to be a really positive experience for me. Coming into therapy, I was feeling very lost in low mood and anxiety, thinking very negatively about myself and struggling to cope with some recent big changes in my life. I always felt safe in sessions to share in a calm, comfortable and non-judgmental space, at a pace that felt right for me. Rachel has helped me immensely to navigate my thoughts and feelings during a difficult time and I’ve learned so much about practicing self-compassion and kindness. Thank you Rachel”
 

“Rachel made me feel completely welcome right from the start. She really listened to me and through our time together I gained insight into the impact of relationships in my life. The sessions gave me a chance to take a step back and gain a different perspective and understand better past events.“
 

“Over the past few months of counselling with Rachel, my perspective on life has changed dramatically. Before meeting with Rachel, I was stuck between two different paths in life and what felt like would be a drastic decision to choose either one, leading to feelings of fear and anxiety for the future. Rachel helped me unpack these thoughts and feelings by providing a safe, non-judgemental space in which she listened, taught and positively challenged the issues that were on my mind. Whether it's information on how to approach your thoughts and feelings or just a casual chat about what's on your mind, Rachel is the woman to go to! I can't thank her enough.”

Free initial consultation session (20 minutes) in person, online, or over the phone.