- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural elements
- Solution-focused work
About Rayner
Rayner Williams is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with individual adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and career questions. Rayner also lists blended family issues, caregiver stress, family problems and multicultural concerns among her focus areas.
Rayner uses a person-centred approach that treats each client as the expert on their own life. Sessions start with listening and clarifying what matters most to the person in front of her. She combines this with elements of cognitive behavioural work to look at patterns of thinking and with solution-focused techniques to identify practical next steps.
In a session the emphasis is on simple, clear conversation. Rayner aims to help people notice how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. She will work with a client to test small changes and see what helps reduce stress or improve relationships. The style is interactive rather than prescriptive.
Rayner has experience supporting people through life changes such as bereavement, workplace pressure, and changing family arrangements. She also mentions social anxiety and phobia as areas she often addresses. Her approach is suited to someone who wants straightforward, paced conversations and practical ideas to try between meetings.
To begin, a person is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session. Rayner conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Rayner blends therapy approaches for online sessions
Rayner combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas. Person-centred therapy is about listening and treating the client as the expert in their own life; it helps when someone needs time to talk and make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and helps plan small experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals to move forward from a specific problem.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rayner will discuss the different styles with the client and together they will decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can be reviewed as needs change.
The original profile does not state specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments. They can also suit people who prefer shorter check-ins or who need to avoid travel. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors and therapists often use online work to offer flexible scheduling, and Rayner’s use of online practice training indicates she has experience working this way.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes, including blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred way of working, combined with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques. The focus is on listening, clarifying goals and testing practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adult clients across a range of concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.