About me
You’re not alone. You don't need to have all the answers. You don't even need to know where to start.
I'm Rachel, a qualified person-centred counsellor offering one-to-one counselling for adults and young people (16+) face-to-face in Chelmsford and online across the UK.
Maybe you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of thoughts you can't switch off from. Maybe life just feels off, and you're not sure why. Or maybe something painful has happened and you're still carrying the impact. Whatever brings you here, you're not alone and it's okay not to have it all figured out.
Counselling with me is a warm, steady space where you can explore what's going on underneath the surface, in your own time and at your own pace. I'll walk alongside you without judgment, offering space to think, fell, unravel and start to connect more deeply with who you are and what you need.
I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed foundation. This means I won't push, analyse or diagnose you; I trust that you already hold the answers and together we'll create the right conditions for you to find them.
I offer a free 15 minute intro chat to see if I'm the right counsellor for you. Please get in touch if you'd like to arrange this and let’s explore what you need, together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I’m a registered member of the BACP, working in line with their ethical framework.
Alongside my core training, I’ve completed additional CPD in working with bereavement and loss, and I hold an enhanced DBS check for working with both adults and under 18's.
Before becoming a counsellor, I volunteered with Samaritans, offering emotional support to people in distress. This experience deepened my understanding of the power of listening without judgment, something that continues to shape my approach today.
I’ve worked with clients facing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, bereavement, low mood, trauma, identity, relationships, and self-esteem. I’m passionate about creating a space where people feel safe, heard, and accepted just as they are.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £60 for 50 minutes. I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces because I believe everyone should have access to counselling, no matter their financial situation. Please contact me to discuss these further.
Your first 15 minute phone or video introduction call is free, with no pressure to continue if it doesn’t feel right for you.
I currently offer online sessions via Zoom or phone and face-to-face sessions in Chelmsford. I aim to be as flexible as possible to fit around your needs and availability.
Further information
I work with Adults (18+), adolescence and young people (16+) face-to-face in Chelmsford and across the UK online. Here is a list of issues I regularly support clients with, if you don't see your experience named here it doesn't mean I can't help. You're always welcome to get in touch and we can talk through what you need together.
Difficult thoughts & behaviours
- Intrusive thoughts
- Self-harm urges
- Suicidal thoughts (non-crisis support)
- Coping strategies that no longer serve you
Emotional wellbeing
- Anxiety, worry or panic
- Low mood or depression
- Overwhelm, stress or burnout
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Difficulty managing anger or frustration
- Perfectionism
- Low self-esteem or feeling "not good enough"
- High sensitivity
- Jealousy
Grief, loss & life transitions
- Bereavement and grief
- Miscarriage or fertility issues
- Coping with illness (your own or someone else's)
- Divorce, separation or relationship endings
- Big life changes
- Menopause
- Pregnancy and birth
Health and body related concerns
- Living with chronic illness or pain
- The emotional impact of medical diagnosis
- Health anxiety or fear of illness
- Body image worries
- Disordered eating patterns or difficult relationships with food
- Navigating the emotional toll of fertility challenges, pregnancy or miscarriage
- Feeling disconnected or at odds with your body
LGBTQIA+ affirmative support
- Coming out
- Navigating identity and expression
- Feeling misunderstood or marginalised
- Exploring gender, sexuality or fluidity
Relationships & communication
- Family conflict or estrangement
- Romantic relationship challenges
- Communication difficulties
- People-pleasing or fear of conflict
- Patterns of unhealthy or toxic relationships
- Struggles with intimacy or trust
- Blended family dynamics
Self & identity
- Low self-esteem or self-worth
- Perfectionism or inner critic struggles
- Identity exploration (inc. ASD, ADHD, culture, gender or sexuality)
- Feeling lost or unsure who you are
- Struggling with self-acceptance
Trauma & the past
- Childhood emotional neglect
- Relational trauma
- Experiences of abuse (emotional, physical or sexual)
- Flashbacks, hypervigilance or dissociation
- Shame or self-blame
Young people (16+)
- School, college or university pressures
- Friendship and peer issues
- Self-esteem and identity
- Social anxiety
- Feeling overwhelmed or lost
- Acting out or taking risks as a way to manage difficult emotions
Before we meet for our first session, we’ll probably have had a free 15-minute phone or video call which would have been just a quick chat to talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, and see if it feels like a good fit.
Our first full session is really about getting to know each other. There’s no pressure to dive into anything heavy, it’s a chance to start building a connection and get a feel for how we might work together. We’ll talk a bit more about what’s going on for you, what you’d like from counselling, and I’ll explain how I work. You’re welcome to ask any questions, and we’ll go at your pace.
