- Adaptable therapy approaches
- Support with attachment
- Coaching and mental health
About Rachael
Rachael Bentovim-Gill is a counsellor with four years of private practice experience who helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, addictions and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, self-esteem problems, career stress and challenges around intimacy and body image. Rachael lists adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas and can talk through attachment and abandonment issues alongside caregiving stress.
Her style is practical and person-focused. She adapts the work to what each person needs and keeps sessions straightforward. Rachael emphasises an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. She aims to help people take steps towards a more fulfilling life.
Rachael uses a mix of approaches that suit the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and attachment-based tools feature in her work. Mindfulness and some psychodynamic ideas are used when they fit the goals you bring.
Before private practice, Rachael worked for many years in mental health and education and spent time advising and coaching teams at senior levels. That background informs how she supports people with executive and professional coaching needs as well as therapeutic work. She encourages small, achievable changes alongside reflection.
Rachael holds the NCPS credential. She practices in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability.
Therapeutic approaches and working remotely
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current relationships and emotional patterns, which can help with abandonment, attachment issues and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical steps to reduce distress and build healthier habits.Rachael sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, test different methods and agree what feels helpful. That shared decision-making helps shape the therapy plan as needs and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so check current options before booking to confirm how sessions are offered. Online work can be practical for fitting therapy into a busy week, allowing shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work breaks and avoiding travel time. It also makes it straightforward to continue talking with the same therapist when life circumstances change. For practical next steps, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability so you can discuss the best format for your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachael help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions and a wide range of relationship and family-related struggles. Adoption and foster care issues and attachment concerns are also listed among her focuses.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Rachael draws on a blend of approaches and tailors each session to the person. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, attachment-based work, mindfulness and some psychodynamic ideas as needed.
What is her professional background?
She has four years in private practice and over 15 years of work in mental health and education. She has also spent many years mentoring, coaching and advising teams at senior levels.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
Rachael holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachael?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.