Counsellor profile
Rachael Holden, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Counsellor for trauma, anxiety and life changes
Continue with RachaelAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS24-01176)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Rachael supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Rachael
NCPS. Three years' experience. Rachael Holden works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and a wide range of other concerns. She uses talking-based methods to help people identify goals and build coping skills.
Rachael describes her work as trauma-informed and goal-focused. She uses client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, try different strategies and practise new responses to difficult feelings.
In practical terms Rachael helps people develop coping mechanisms for everyday life. This includes managing sleep and eating problems, addressing anger and self-esteem, and supporting people with grief or major life changes. She also offers support around career stress, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related coping strategies.
Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, body image and communication problems. Rachael also lists work with chronic illness, caregiver stress and bereavement as part of her experience.
Rachael works in English and is available to people based in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. She asks prospective clients to use the site's matching questionnaire to start the process and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches explained for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and aims to create a conversational space where their priorities steer the work. It helps with relationship issues, self-esteem and deciding on next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and supports people to try practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and everyday coping skills.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments. It can support people managing stress, anger and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before to decide which methods to try. This is collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online counselling easier to fit around work and family commitments, often reducing travel time and making scheduling more flexible. Practical choices such as having a shorter check-in or using audio rather than video can also help sessions fit into a busy day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her counselling approach like?
Her approach is trauma-informed and client-centred, using talking therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to set goals and develop coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has three years' experience working as a counsellor.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the booking system.
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