Rachel Toussaint
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
Introduction
Life can often present us with challenges that feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, coping with bereavement, facing relationship difficulties, grappling with identity issues, or processing trauma, reaching out for counselling can be a vital step towards healing and personal growth.
Counselling provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. It offers an opportunity to gain insight into your experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards a more fulfilling life. By engaging in this process, you can learn to make sense of what is happening in your life, manage your emotions, improve your relationships, and build resilience to navigate through the challenges you may be facing.
Together, we can work through the complexities of your experiences and help you find a path forward.
About me
As an integrative counsellor, I draw upon a variety of therapeutic approaches to tailor my practice to the unique needs of each individual. My experience encompasses working with clients facing a range of challenges, including bereavement, childhood trauma, and anxiety. I believe that every person's journey is unique, and I am committed to providing a compassionate and supportive space for exploration and healing.
Having grown up as a mixed-race individual, I have a personal understanding of the complexities surrounding identity and cultural issues. This background has enriched my ability to connect with others from diverse backgrounds and to navigate the many differences of their experiences. I am particularly attuned to the impact of discrimination and the ways it can affect mental health and self-perception.
Through my work, I aim to empower individuals to embrace their identities, process their trauma, grief, emotions and develop resilience in the face of life's challenges. I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued.
What i offer
I understand that choosing a counsellor can feel quite intimidating and overwhelming. This is why I offer a free 20 minute consultation via tele phone or online. You can use this time to ask any questions that you may have and i can explain how i work.
You can contact me via email or text, I aim to respond within 24hrs.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Integrative Counselling
- MBACP
- Bereavement training and experience with Lewisham Bereavement Counselling and St Christopher's Hospice.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concession rates available for low income and students.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
Please contact me to discuss a time that suits you.
Further information
BACP
