- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Support for sleep
About Rachel
Rachel Hamilton is a counsellor who focuses on building a calm, steady space to talk. She introduces person-centred ideas and adapts sessions to each person's needs. Rachel emphasises listening and gentle support while people work through stress, sleep difficulties, relationship strain, grief, anxiety and other concerns.
Her way of working is practical and paced to the individual. Sessions are non-directive when that suits, giving the person room to speak and make sense of things. She also draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance-focused work to add structure where it helps.
Rachel has five years of counselling experience and has worked with organisations supporting people affected by emotional abuse, trauma, domestic and sexual violence. That background informs how she assists people dealing with trauma, bereavement and major life transitions.
She holds a COSCA accredited Diploma in Counselling and a COSCA Certificate in Counselling, and is a member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists - MBACP. Rachel is also affiliated with Person Centred Therapy Scotland and the National Counselling Society.
Sessions are offered in English and Rachel accepts international clients. If someone is hoping to improve sleep, manage stress or address mood and relationship concerns, she works collaboratively to set goals and plan the next steps.
How Rachel's approaches translate to online work
Rachel commonly uses person-centred ideas alongside acceptance-focused work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Person-centred counselling gives the client a listening, non-judgemental space to speak and make sense of feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to test and change unhelpful thinking and routines that affect sleep, mood and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will work collaboratively to figure out which methods suit the client's goals and preferences. That may mean starting with open, person-centred conversations and adding more structured CBT or ACT exercises if they seem helpful.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into busy days and avoiding travel so therapy can be easier to keep up. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, people should confirm what is offered before booking. In general, online work can make it simpler to try short check-ins, practise sleep routines between meetings, and use written exercises from home to support progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rachel help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, sleep and parenting concerns among others.
What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?
Rachel works in a person-centred, non-directive way and draws on approaches like cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based methods when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
Rachel has around five years of counselling experience, including volunteer work supporting those affected by emotional and sexual abuse.
Where is Rachel based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds a COSCA accredited Diploma and COSCA Certificate in Counselling; she is a member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (MBACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions 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 Rachel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.