Rachel Gaunt

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BSc (Hons), PGCE, PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP

About me

I offer therapy for adults who are looking for support through life's challenges, whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of someone to talk to.

As an integrative counsellor, I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of my work. I support adults with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and burnout, tailoring my approach to your individual needs in a warm, trusting space where you can move at your own pace.

Whether you're taking your first step into therapy or returning after previous counselling, you're welcome here. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space, informed by both professional training and lived experience of neurodiversity, burnout, and anxiety. Online sessions allow you to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

What to expect from me:

Therapy isn't about having all the answers or trying to 'fix' who you are. It's about creating space to explore your experiences with curiosity, compassion, and honesty. Together, we can make sense of difficult thoughts and emotions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and work towards meaningful, lasting change.

My role is to walk alongside you as you explore whatever feels important, offering support, challenge, and reflection in a way that helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and move towards the changes you want to make.

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I work in accordance with their ethical framework ensuring that I provide a safe and professional service for every client.

Our first session
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. I offer an initial free 15 minute consultation for us to talk about what has brought you here and what you hope to gain from therapy. It is also an opportunity for us to get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. 

The relationship between counsellor and client is an important part of the process, so I want you to feel comfortable, listened to, and able to decide whether I am the right person to support you on your journey.

How to get in touch

If you feel we might be the right fit, or if you'd simply like to find out more, I'd love to hear from you. You're welcome to get in touch by email, text, or phone for a friendly, no-pressure chat. There's absolutely no obligation to book an appointment—it's simply an opportunity to ask any questions and see whether counselling with me feels right for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc Psychology and Counselling
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

I have been a volunteer counsellor for The Sparks Project in Scarborough since January 2025.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Unemployed

Additional information

£45 per session (50 minutes)

Block of 6 sessions £240 (£40 per session)

I believe that counselling should be accessible for everyone, therefore reduced rates are available for students, retirees, and those on a low income.

Starting counselling can feel like a big step. Our first session is a space for you to talk about what has brought you here and what you hope to gain from therapy. It is also an opportunity for us to get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. The relationship between counsellor and client is an important part of the process, so I want you to feel comfortable, listened to, and able to decide whether I am the right person to support you on your journey.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Weekly and fortnightly sessions are available to suit individual needs.

Please get in touch to discuss current availability.

All sessions are conducted online, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space

Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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