About me
Hello, I’m Rachel. Welcome! Reaching out for support isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a courageous and empowering choice and I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step in seeking help. Whether you’re feeling anxious, experiencing low self-esteem or struggling to keep all the plates spinning - I’m here to help.
Perhaps you are experiencing challenges which feel overwhelming and just too heavy to carry on your own? Maybe whatever you do, never feels good enough? Or your past is impacting the way you live your life now, and holding you back from the person you want to be? Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I believe it can be a transformative experience and can lead to a happy and healthier YOU.
I run a professional practice working with adults and teenagers. I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, low self-esteem and eating disorders; but I can also help you with things like depression, low mood, stress, trauma and loss. Through our work together, you may experience benefits such as:
- A healthier relationship with yourself
- Increased confidence
- Better relationships with others
- Relief from anxiety and stress
- Enhanced physical and emotional wellbeing
- Increased self-awareness
- The power to manage negative thoughts and emotions
I will work with you on your unique journey in a way that is specifically tailored to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I am passionate about the work that I do, and I pride myself on offering an empathic, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I’d love to support you on the next stage of your journey, so please feel free to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am experienced at working with both adults and young people, and I have many years of experience working with students in a local Grammar School.
I hold qualifications in the following areas:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
- Certificate in CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders)
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (Counselling Tutor)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Brick-by-Brick® Programme: Certified Facilitator (to deliver Lego Therapy sessions).
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 specialise in supporting people with anxiety, low self-esteem and eating disorders.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £55 per 50min session.
Specialist CBT-E sessions for Eating Disorders are £70 per 50min session.
I offer student counsellors sessions at a discounted rate of £45 per session.
When I work
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Further information
I am fully insured and have an enhanced DBS check
