Counsellor profile
Rachael Holden, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Rachael
Counsellor Rachael Holden is a member of NCPS and has three years' experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Rachael's listed focuses also include LGBT concerns, family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem and career questions.
Rachael uses client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practice. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods to help people untangle particular patterns and find clearer next steps. In session she aims to help people notice thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and practise different ways of coping.
Her approach involves working at a pace set by the person in front of her. Conversations are aimed at identifying practical goals and building coping skills that can be used between sessions. She also helps people reflect on past experiences when that feels useful to understand current reactions.
Rachael offers support for a broad range of life challenges, including bereavement, parenting strain, long-term health concerns and workplace stress. She lists additional areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, autism and communication problems.
Sessions are framed around ordinary, practical steps rather than technical language. People are invited to ask questions about how she works and about booking before they arrange a first meeting.
How Rachael uses talking work and structured methods online
Client-centred work puts the person's concerns first and focuses on what they want to change. It involves open conversation and reflecting back what matters most to the client, which can help clarify goals and immediate next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and practical techniques to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and to change unhelpful patterns.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce stress and improve sleep and focus. These techniques are often practised in short, repeatable ways between sessions.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Rachael will discuss options with the person and agree a plan based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the approach can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or mobility limits, and can remove travel time. Phone options can be useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when video would use too much internet bandwidth.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
Rachael lists support for stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions among her main areas.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness, and also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas as needed.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has three years' experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with NCPS as her credential for practice.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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