Rachel McDonald

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location_on Oxford OX2 & Faringdon SN7
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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

I am therapist specialising in experiences of marginalisation and life outside the mainstream.

I will work with you to build trust and create a space which feels safe enough to explore whatever you need to bring to our sessions.

I work gently and compassionately with individuals on a broad range of issues, including:

  • Trauma
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Dissociation
  • Exploring identity
  • Impact of mental and physical health problems
  • Struggling to find meaning in life

I also work with individuals and couples on all aspects of sex, including:

  • Wanting more satisfying experiences
  • Difficulties with sex related to trauma or dysphoria
  • Discrepancy of desire or other sexual issues within relationships
  • Vaginismus and/or pelvic pain
  • Orgasm problems
  • Erectile problems
  • Low desire

I welcome people of all gender identities, sexual practices and orientations, and relationship structures, and I am kink-knowledgeable.

My practice is relational, psychodynamic, trauma-informed.
This means that I believe in the value of paying attention to what might be going on ‘under the surface’ in ourselves, in our relationships, and in social groups, as well as to our conscious thought processes and choices.

I use a biopsychosocial model for psychosexual therapy alongside a psychodynamic approach, which means we will think about your issues holistically to find the best approach for you. This could include some things to do between our sessions.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Practice from Oxford University and am currently completing a Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy at Tavistock Relationships. I also have many years' experience in supporting survivors of sexual violence.

I am accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and I am a member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).

Member organisations

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Working with cultural differences

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 - £100.00

Additional information

Free initial call
Individuals: £65-£80 per 50 min session
Couples: £70-£100 per 50 min session

If you would like to explore working with me, please contact me to arrange a free 15 minute call. During this call I will ask what brings you to therapy at this time, I will explain a bit about how I work, and you will have the opportunity to ask me questions.

When I work

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Please get in touch for my current availability

West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0BT

The Lotus Retreat, 2 London Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AA

Type of session

In person

Types of client

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

Key details

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