- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Rachael
Rachael Walker is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain and family concerns, including blended family issues. Sessions are offered in English and based in the United Kingdom.
Rachael describes the counselling relationship as collaborative. She listens without judgement and aims to help people find their own answers rather than give direct advice. That makes her approach practical and focused on building skills for day-to-day life.
She uses an integrative stance that draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), along with elements from Gestalt approaches. Rachael selects elements from these methods based on what the individual needs and the issues they bring to sessions.
In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping strategies. Conversations are straightforward and aim to make thoughts, feelings and behaviours clearer. People can expect to work on practical tools as well as understanding underlying patterns.
Rachael supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career concerns and life change. She also lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, ADHD, autism and caregiver stress. Her background is described in plain terms as five years of counselling practice within the UK health context.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they can better understand their own feelings and choices. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through relationship worries, family stress or low confidence without being told what to do.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together. It uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress and managing everyday problems.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try approaches that fit the person's needs and adjust them as therapy continues.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific online or phone options are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to have a conversation without being on camera if that helps, or to use worksheets and exercises digitally during a session. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors and therapists use these practical benefits to fit therapy into everyday life rather than demand large time blocks.
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Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, plus issues like grief, trauma, parenting and blended family difficulties.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and non-judgemental. She listens and helps people find their own solutions rather than giving direct advice.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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