Rachel Tillett
Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.
This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
*Walk & Talk *Face-to-Face *Online Sessions
Firstly, a very warm welcome.
You may be here because something has happened in your life that you' d like to discuss, or perhaps you feel like something is amiss but can't quite put your finger on what! We come to counselling for many reasons: anxiety, loss, family issues or low self-esteem to name a few. From experience, feeling safe and comfortable with your counsellor seriously impacts your progress (research also agrees) and this is why I provide a confidential and supportive environment where you can talk at your own pace, safe in the knowledge you will be treated with respect and accepted for who you are.
It feels like a good place to begin by saying that I too am human, just like you. I face challenges, as you do and I certainly am not perfect. But this is great news because it means I won’t judge you for not being perfect either!
How does counselling work?
I will listen to you. Telling your story and reflecting on your experiences with the support of a caring yet objective person at hand can help you to gain the clarity and valuable insights needed to enable you to work through the challenges you face. Counselling is time that is dedicated to you, focusing on your needs and personal exploration. I may share practical exercises at times and ideas which have proved helpful to others for you to consider also.
Asking for support can be a big step and I have to be honest here, counselling may not be easy at times as it required us to challenge our beliefs and behaviours at times; but rest assured we will work together towards your personal goals and I will be alongside you firmly rooted in the belief that you can achieve them.
What can counselling help with?
Counselling can help you to explore many aspects of life, some of the common experiences of people I work with are as follows:
- Anxiety and stuckness
- Confidence and self-esteem issues
- Depressive and low mood
- Negotiating major life events
- Loneliness and abandonment
- Loss of many shapes and sizes including bereavement
- Mother-daughter issues and estrangement
- Relationships issues (Romantic and family issues)
- Shame
- Work stress
To read answers to some frequently asked questions about counselling please visit:
https://www.elementscounselling.co.uk/sessions-fees/
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
I am committed to professional development, and hold the following qualifications:
- Currently completing dissertation for: MSc in the Psychology of Mental Health & Well-being (inc. BPS membership)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Walk & Talk Therapy Training
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Level 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills
- Safeguarding Training
- BA (Hons) in Management
I also attend regular Continued Professional Development (CPD) counselling seminars, workshops and supervision sessions.
Experience
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I have worked on behalf of non-profit organisations supporting people living with disabilities, bereavement and families living with cancer diagnosis.
Being an Integrative Counsellor offers me the flexibility to bring together elements of different counselling theories to support our unique life experiences. I approach sessions in a Person-Centred way which means I aim to attune to your feelings and experiences whilst, at times, gently challenging you to encourage increased self-awareness.
Prior to counselling I worked in a law firm which supported young people, adults and families facing criminal charges. I have worked in different environments, in manual jobs, management roles, on an employed and self-employed basis; all of which have proved to be a great foundation for my counselling work.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a 20-minute free informal call prior to booking a session. This gives you the chance to ask any questions you may have. There is no such thing as a silly question, so please ask whatever you need to know. This call also gives you the opportunity to see how you feel talking to me as it's important to find a counsellor that you feel at ease with.
Sessions last for 60 minutes at a cost of £50.00 (concessionary rates may apply as above).
Requests for weekend appointments will be considered.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
I offer sessions between:
Monday to Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Further information
My Counselling Room
I want you to feel comfortable in our sessions. My room is set back from the roadside with plenty of natural light with a big cosy chair. Located on the ground floor there is also a loo next door.
There is off-street parking available and a secure space for bicycles and there is a bus stop at the road end.
