Counsellor profile
Rachel Blythe, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety specialist
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief support
- LGBT concerns
About Rachel
Counsellor and member of BACP and NCPS with three years of UK practice experience, Rachel Blythe works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She supports people who are struggling with panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, self-harm, codependency and family problems. Rachel notes particular interest in women's issues and in helping people regain day-to-day coping skills.
Rachel keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to what is going on now and asks about what has helped before. Conversations aim to identify patterns that increase distress and to try practical steps to reduce that pressure. Sessions cover immediate concerns such as panic and panic attacks, and ongoing issues like low self-worth or grief.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviours that maintain problems. She uses clear, structured thinking in session and supports clients to practise new ways of responding between meetings. That practical work is designed to make everyday life easier and more manageable.
Rachel has three years of experience in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. These are listed as her professional bodies.
People who get in touch are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking. Rachel then schedules a first meeting to discuss aims and next steps. Sessions are organised through a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time.
How Rachel uses evidence-based approaches in remote counselling
Rachel works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, panic and social fears. Behavioural methods encourage gradual, practical steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence for everyday tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will discuss what matters most to you and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as goals and needs become clearer.
Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find remote meetings easier to schedule around work or family commitments and useful for shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT related issues, grief, self-esteem and compassion fatigue, and also works with panic attacks, self-harm, codependency and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Sessions are practical and focus on steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has three years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional bodies is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions work and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.