About me
Hello, I'm Rachel, an integrative counsellor offering face-to-face therapy in Altrincham and South Manchester, as well as online counselling.
Perhaps your mind rarely seems to switch off. You may find yourself overthinking conversations, worrying about what might happen, feeling constantly on edge or struggling with confidence in yourself. You might be coping with grief, the impact of a difficult relationship or past experiences that continue to affect how you feel today.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to have everything figured out before coming to counselling.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. We can take time to understand what you're experiencing, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and explore ways of helping you feel more able to cope and move forward.
How I can help
I regularly support people experiencing:
Anxiety, persistent worry and overthinking
Stress and feeling overwhelmed
Low self-esteem and lack of confidence
Grief and bereavement
Trauma and difficult past experiences
Relationship difficulties and life changes
As an integrative counsellor, I don't believe that one approach works for everyone. I draw on Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, adapting our work to you and what you need from counselling.
CBT can offer practical ways of understanding the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, while person-centred counselling gives you the space to explore your experiences at your own pace. Our work together may involve a combination of understanding where difficulties come from and developing practical strategies for managing them differently.
A space where you can be yourself
Starting counselling can feel daunting, particularly if you're used to dealing with things by yourself.
My aim is to make therapy feel approachable rather than intimidating. You won't be pressured to talk about anything before you're ready, and you don't need to arrive knowing exactly what to say.
Sometimes simply having a confidential space where you can stop, talk honestly and feel understood can be an important first step towards change.
I am a BACP Registered Counsellor with an MA in Clinical Counselling and a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with over seven years' experience working within mental health and wellbeing.
Taking the first step
Finding the right counsellor is important, and it's completely understandable to want to speak to someone before deciding whether to begin therapy.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone or video call. It's an informal opportunity to tell me a little about what you're looking for, ask any questions you may have and get a sense of whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
I offer counselling in Altrincham and South Manchester, as well as online across the UK.
If you're considering counselling, you're very welcome to get in touch.
Rachel
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor with an MA in Clinical Counselling and more than seven years' experience working within mental health and wellbeing.
My training enables me to draw from different therapeutic approaches according to the individual needs of each client.
Qualifications and therapeutic training
MA Clinical Counselling
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Diploma in Children and Young People's Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Registered Member
Professional experience
Throughout my career, I have supported people experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
My experience includes working with:
Anxiety, stress and low self-esteem
Grief and bereavement
Trauma and abuse
Relationship difficulties
Vulnerable adults
Young people within educational settings
Domestic abuse services
Bereavement services
Trauma and addiction services
Private practice clients
This breadth of experience has reinforced my belief that therapy needs to be tailored to the person sitting in front of me.
Rather than using one approach for everyone, I integrate different therapeutic techniques while maintaining a compassionate, person-centred relationship at the heart of our work.
I continue to develop my professional knowledge through ongoing training and professional development and practise in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
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
I have particular experience supporting clients with anxiety, persistent worry, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, grief, bereavement, relationship difficulties and the emotional impact of difficult life experiences.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Further information
I understand that taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, particularly when you're talking to someone you've never met before.
My aim is to make that first step feel as comfortable as possible. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what's happening in your life, without feeling pressured to discuss anything before you're ready.
Our sessions are guided by what feels important to you. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, develop a greater understanding of what's affecting you and consider ways of moving forward that feel right for you.
Free 15-minute introductory call
Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with is important, which is why I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone or video consultation before you decide whether you'd like to book a session.
This informal conversation gives you an opportunity to:
Tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling
Ask any questions you may have
Find out more about how I work
Discuss what you're hoping to gain from therapy
Get a sense of whether we might be a good fit
There is no obligation to book afterwards.
If you feel comfortable moving forward, we can then arrange your first counselling session.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Altrincham and South Manchester, as well as online counselling across the UK.
