There are times when life can feel overwhelming. You may be struggling
with anxiety or stress, experiencing low self-esteem or confidence, dealing
with difficult experiences from your past, or simply feeling that you can’t
carry on with things the way they currently are.
I’m Rachael, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Hypnotherapist.
I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk
openly, feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing.
Together, we can explore what has brought you to this place, understand
how it may be affecting your life today and work towards positive change –
at a pace that feels right for you. I offer both In-person and online sessions
to meet your needs.
You matter. Your journey matters.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy.
Perhaps you know exactly what you’re struggling with. Or maybe you simply know that something needs to change. You may even have reached the point of thinking:
"I can’t do this anymore"
You don’t need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy.
Sometimes having somewhere you can speak freely, without judgement or expectation, can be the
first step towards understanding what you’re feeling and finding a different way forward.
My approach is warm, approachable and built around trust. Therapy is time just for you –
somewhere you can be completely yourself, explore your thoughts and feelings and feel genuinely
heard. A new path can begin with a conversation.
Support for life’s challenges
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You might be facing a particular difficulty,
struggling with something from your past or finding that the way you feel is affecting your
relationships, work or everyday life.
I support adults aged 18+ with a range of challenges, including:
When worry, anxious thoughts or feelings of being overwhelmed are making everyday life more difficult
Exploring your experience of panic and helping you understand the thoughts, feelings or situations that may contribute to it.
Helping you explore the way you see yourself and the experiences or beliefs that may be holding you back.
A supportive space to talk when you're feeling low, disconnected, lacking motivation or struggling to see a way forward.
Exploring relationship difficulties, recurring patterns, boundaries and the impact relationships can have on your emotional wellbeing.
Support when you are experiencing grief, loss or significant change in your life.
Exploring difficult experiences from your past and understanding how they may be influencing your thoughts, feelings and relationships today.
Support through periods of change, uncertainty or adjustment when life no longer feels quite as it did before.
Understanding what’s happening beneath the surface
Sometimes the difficulties we experience today are connected to experiences, emotions or patterns that have developed over many years.
Psychotherapeutic counselling gives you the opportunity to talk openly about what is happening in your life while also exploring the experiences and emotions that may lie beneath it. Together, we can begin to recognise patterns, develop greater self-awareness and understand how your past may be influencing your present.
The aim isn’t to tell you what to do. It’s to help you understand yourself more clearly and support you as you find the way forward that feels right for you.
Creating positive change
Sometimes we consciously know that we would like to think, feel or behave differently, yet changing established patterns can be difficult.
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help you explore and work with thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a deeply relaxed state. You remain aware and in control throughout.
Depending on what you would like support with, hypnotherapy may be used on its own or alongside psychotherapeutic counselling as part of an approach tailored to you.
Because everyone’s journey is different.
There is no single approach to therapy that works for everyone. Your experiences are individual to you and your therapy should be too.
A Safe Space
A warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly and be yourself.
Emotional Support
Helping you navigate difficult emotions and the challenges life can bring.
Personal Growth
Developing greater self-awareness, confidence and resilience as you move forward.
At Your Own Pace
Therapy isn't a race. We work together at a pace that feels safe, comfortable and appropriate for you.
Someone you can feel comfortable talking to.
I know that choosing to speak to a therapist can feel like a big step, particularly if you've never experienced therapy before.
That's why creating a relationship based on trust is so important to me. My approach is warm, empathetic and approachable. I provide a calm space where you can talk honestly about what you're experiencing without fear of judgement.
I'm not here to tell you who you should be or what decisions you should make. I'm here to listen, help you explore what's happening and support you as you begin to understand yourself and discover your own way forward.
I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Support in a way that works for you.
Therapy is available in person or remotely, giving you the flexibility to choose whichever feels most comfortable and practical.
Whether we're sitting together in the same room or speaking online, the focus remains the same: providing a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can talk, explore and move forward at your own pace.
Reaching out for support is a positive first step.
You don't need to know exactly what you want from therapy, and making an introductory call doesn't commit you to anything.
It's simply an opportunity for us to talk.If you've been struggling, feeling overwhelmed or wondering whether things could be different, perhaps now is the time to explore a new path.
You’re not alone. Let’s take the next step together.
