- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Rachel
Rachel Shaw is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the fallout of past trauma. She works with clients on depression, addiction, grief, relationship concerns and parenting challenges. Rachel uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people feel steadier day to day.
She takes a person-centred stance that treats the client as the expert in their life. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, and the pace is set by the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Rachel also uses a pluralistic mix of methods, choosing techniques that suit each person rather than applying a single formula. In practice Rachel will listen first, help name what is happening, and then suggest small, doable steps to reduce overwhelm.
Those steps might include breathing and grounding exercises, ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, problem solving for practical issues, or planning how to ask for support from others. She keeps language plain and avoids jargon so parents and busy people can follow along easily. Rachel is registered with the NCPS.
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on issues related to trauma, attachment and life transitions. Her approach weaves attention to emotions, how the body responds, and personal values. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability. Rachel aims to make therapy manageable alongside work and family life.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Rachel draws on person-centred work which focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard, name their difficulties, and decide what matters most to change.She also uses a pluralistic mix of evidence-based techniques chosen to suit each person's needs. That might include practical tools for managing anxiety, exercises to notice and change unhelpful thinking, or grounding methods to reduce overwhelm after trauma. These techniques are used selectively to match the issue being worked on and the client's preferences.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try different techniques where useful, and adapt the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together what to focus on and how quickly to move.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and people with tight schedules. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments while still getting regular support.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rachel supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and trauma-related concerns, among other issues such as parenting and relationship stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She adopts a person-centred style and a pluralistic approach, focusing on the client's priorities and using a mix of techniques tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has three years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, attachment issues and life changes.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is registered with the NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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