- Calm supportive approach
- Practical goal focus
- Strengths based
About Rachael
Rachael Foote is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep difficulties and grief. She also helps with trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting strain, and career or life-purpose questions. Rachael brings a calm, straightforward manner to sessions and encourages people to use their own strengths as the basis for change.
She has 13 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings across the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people through cancer diagnosis and treatment, managing chronic pain and illness, and addressing drug and alcohol addiction. Rachael works from the view that clients know their story best and that therapy is a collaborative process.
In the room she focuses on practical steps alongside listening and reflection. She uses client-centred conversations to make space for what matters most to each person. When helpful she applies techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.
Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and goal oriented while keeping room for emotions and processing. Rachael supports people to set achievable goals, try new strategies between meetings, and notice small gains. She describes change as gradual and often built from simple, consistent steps.
For anyone thinking about starting, Rachael encourages a gentle first step. She offers support that focuses on what the person wants to work on now, and adapts to each individual’s pace and priorities.
How Rachael uses talking therapy online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. It focuses on listening, understanding and reflecting back what matters to the client so they can clarify priorities and feel supported in making changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence one another. It is practical and problem-focused, often using exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns that affect mood, sleep or anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and plan realistic steps forward, which can be useful for addictions, health behaviour change or goal setting.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Rachael will work with the person to choose methods that fit their aims and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative conversation and checks in regularly to adjust focus or techniques.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats available before booking as these are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need appointments outside typical office hours.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Rachael commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, eating and body image concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Rachael works in a warm, down-to-earth way and centres conversations on the person’s own goals and strengths. She combines listening with practical steps people can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of counselling and mental health experience in a variety of UK settings, including supporting people through cancer treatment, chronic illness and addiction recovery.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
Rachael holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.