Rachel Nelmes

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@Towards Change Ltd
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location_on Preston, Lancashire, PR5
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello and welcome,

You will want to know how I can help you...

I can help you find your voice. I can help you put into words how you feel.

I can help you find your way to become a calmer, happier YOU.

The YOU who enjoys life, who can appreciate the little things, who can cope.

I can especially help autistic and neurodivergent individuals through personal experience and extra qualifications.

What do I do?

  • I can help you change your irrational, negative thinking into positive thoughts.
  • I can help you accept yourself for who you really are.
  • I can help autistic individuals, you, find your place in a non-autistic world.
  • I can help you uncover your amazing qualities.
  • I can help you find your voice.
  • I can help encourage you to develop your own coping strategies.

Counselling can help you. There's no magic wand to make things better, but I can help you see things from different perspectives, and help you deal better with future events.

Why choose me as your counsellor?

I have a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and a post-graduate certificate in autism and am currently completing a MSc in Autism and Neurodivergence. I have studied many different models of therapy making me able to tailor your therapy to best suit you.

But what does that actually mean for you?

It means that I am trained to a high level and registered by a professional body so you know that the work I do is ethically sound. I always have the clients best interest at the centre of my work.

In short, this translates into being able to tailor YOUR therapy to YOU and YOUR needs.

Areas of experience

  • Autism/Neurodivergence
  • depression
  • stress
  • anxiety
  • low self-esteem
  • bereavement
  • bullying
  • health conditions
  • family issues
  • relationship problems

As an autistic individual myself, I specialise in working with autistic clients and their family members. I have experience within this area working for specialised charities in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire area providing specific counselling for this clientele, as well as in private practice and have a deep understanding of the challenges and obstacles, as well as the qualities and strengths present for these individuals.

You can read more information on our website.

Make the change today!

Get in touch now to book an appointment.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have been working with charity organisations in and around the Preston area and have gained experience and knowledge working with a wide variety of both clients and presenting issues. Working with all age groups from teenagers upwards (fully DBS checked), from all different cultural and religious backgrounds I am able to connect with clients on all different levels.


Qualifications:

Currently completing MSc in Autism and Neurodivergence (NSCP)

PGCert Autism (Sheffield Hallam) 2019

BA (Hons) Counselling degree 1st class (Lancaster Uni) 2017

FdA Counselling degree

Level 2 Counselling skills

Registered with a professional body

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£55.00 per session

Additional information

Online video session              60 minutes               £55 per 60 minute session

Telephone session                  60 minutes               £55 per 60 minute session

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Daytimes and Evenings

Preston, Lancashire, PR5

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Online platforms

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