Rachel Philbrick

 I am now offering face to face counselling but am still working remotely if that suits you better. 

 Client testimonial: “I cannot recommend Rachel enough. I immediately felt comfortable and safe with her. She is incredibly easy to talk to and understanding. Rachel helped me to understand myself and my issues, but with me taking the lead and coming to my own realisations. She would then help me to formulate effective plans and actions, and would be constantly helping me to improve them and myself.
My time with Rachel was truly life changing and the best thing I have ever done for myself and I will always be so grateful for her. “

Client Testimonial: " I started seeing Rachel after a few big life changes. I was struggling to make sense of what had happened, and was battling anxiety on a daily basis. Rachel was very easy to talk to, and completely non judgmental. She gave me tools to overcome panic attacks, as well as clear advice about how to combat negative thoughts before they took hold. I definitely have a lot more control over my mental well-being thanks to her." 

I have a deep interest in people and their life experiences, and the way these experiences can affect our ability to thrive. We all have the ability within us to move towards contentment and fulfilment - counselling can help us discover that ability.

I am an experienced therapeutic counsellor, and have achieved accredited status as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.  I currently work in private practice, as well as counselling for the NHS in a Primary Care setting. I work with individuals and couples. I am registered to work with Neath Port Talbot College, supporting staff through counselling.

I am a trained EMDR therapist, using this effective approach to process the distressing symptoms of trauma.

My counselling work and experience has brought me into contact with people from all backgrounds from the age of 16 to 85 years. My clients have faced a wide range of concerns, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks and anxiety, including health anxiety, relationship issues including affairs and divorce, illness, bullying, bereavement, depression, addiction issues and sexual abuse and trauma.

I am available to work with couples or individuals.

I am warm, reliable and consistent in my approach, and offer a safe, confidential space where you can talk about your concerns and work towards change with my support.

You can contact me by email or by phone to arrange a first appointment  Together we can  look at what has brought you to counselling and you can decide whether I'm the right counsellor for you.

I offer one space for Walking and Talking, making use of our beautiful countryside as a backdrop to our work. This may suit you if you find the prospect of sitting and talking a hindrance to accessing counselling, or if you find the landscape comforting and inspiring as you seek answers to your questions.

I have extensive experience of working therapeutically with people with learning disabilities, as well as people with autism and Aspergers syndrome.

I charge £60.00 per session. I offer 2 spaces at a discount of 10%.

My fee for couples counselling is £75.00 per session. 

I offer Skype, Zoom or online counselling to clients who are unable to access face-to-face sessions.

I work from comfortable, private rooms in Talgarth, Powys. There is plenty of parking available close to my rooms.

Walk and Talk sessions are subject to availability.