- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma and grief support
About Rachel
Rachel Hamilton is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction issues, and difficulties around identity and intimacy. She also supports people facing career stress, parenting pressures, ADHD-related challenges, and problems with sleep or eating.
Rachel practises from a person-centred, integrative perspective. That means conversations are led by the client and informed by approaches that fit the problem at hand. Sessions aim to help people think through things that feel confusing, painful or overwhelming. The focus is on understanding what matters to the individual and working at a steady pace.
Her background includes volunteer roles with victim support organisations, where she worked with people affected by emotional abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and related trauma. That experience informs how she responds to people who have been through distressing events. She listens for what each person needs and adjusts how she works accordingly.
Rachel uses a range of therapeutic methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred ideas. Techniques are chosen to suit the concern being discussed, whether that is panic and anxiety, low mood, or coping with major life changes.
She holds a COSCA-accredited Diploma in Counselling and a COSCA Certificate in Counselling. Rachel accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
How Rachel's approaches translate to online counselling
Rachel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centred practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, avoidance and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with trust, intimacy issues and repeating unhelpful relationship habits. Client-centred practice puts the client's perspective at the heart of sessions and supports self-directed reflection and decision making.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will discuss different ways of working and agree on methods with the client. That conversation is collaborative and can change as needs or goals shift over time.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, cut travel time, offer a shorter check-in when needed, or avoid being on camera when that feels difficult. These practical benefits help many people fit therapy around study, work and other commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and integrative, meaning conversations are client-led and she draws on different approaches to suit the issue.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years' experience and volunteer experience with victim support organisations working with emotional abuse and sexual and domestic violence survivors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a COSCA-accredited Diploma and COSCA Certificate in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
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