- Trauma informed
- Goal focused
- Mindfulness based
About Rachael
Rachael Holden is a counsellor who focuses on practical, compassionate therapy. She offers a steady, non-judgemental presence and works at a pace that suits each person. Rachael aims to help people build skills to cope with difficult feelings and make clearer decisions about next steps.
She takes a trauma-informed stance and often works with anxiety and depression. Sessions centre on identifying what matters to the client and setting small, achievable goals. Rachael combines talking therapies with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Rachael places emphasis on developing coping mechanisms that support emotional resilience. That can mean learning new ways to respond to stress, practising short mindfulness exercises, or testing different thinking patterns to see what helps. She also offers coaching-style support when people want practical steps to reach a personal aim.
People bring many kinds of concerns, including relationship difficulties, grief, addiction and issues linked to adoption and foster care. Rachael also works with topics such as self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her aim is to help people feel more able to manage life’s challenges.
She holds NCPS as a listed credential and works from the United Kingdom. Conversations are in English, and international clients are accepted. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide their own goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, aims to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behaviour and thinking. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then shape sessions together. That may mean using more problem-solving in some weeks and more reflective listening in others, depending on what is most useful.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so please check current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals offer remote therapy that aims to match the practicality and focus of in-person work while being easier to slot into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy?
Rachael helps with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and issues connected to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She offers a non-judgemental, trauma-informed approach that combines talking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to set practical goals.
What experience does she have?
Rachael has three years of professional experience working with people on mental health and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and Rachael does accept international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs managed for sessions?
Pricing varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.