Let’s clear your mind together. People seek counselling for lots of different reasons and it can be daunting to take those first steps. The most important part is finding a counsellor who is right for you, someone you feel comfortable with and who you can relate to. I am a Person- Centred integrative counsellor. I offer a safe space to be listened to and will tailor our sessions to fit to your individual needs, requirements and your goals, by working together, in a comfortable non-judgmental space for you to think and talk about your concerns. I will work with you, at your pace, on the issues that you are struggling to make sense of or cope with. I will support you unconditionally on your counselling journey.
I work as an integrative, person-centred counsellor in a non-directive way to help you through major life changes such as loss, bereavement, and relationship problems. As well as with trauma,stress,anxiety, depression, inner conflict and low self-esteem.
Through my volunteer work with victim support Scotland and healed scars I have gained extensive experience, helping individuals through emotional abuse, trauma, domestic and sexual violence.
I have obtained a COSCA accredited Diploma in Counselling.
COSCA Certificate in Counselling.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapist (MBACP).
Member of the person centred therapy Scotland.
Member of the National Counselling Society.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #399666
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I felt listened to, validated and understood.
Written on Jun 22, 2026 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Rachel is fantastic. I have not liked many therpists - some have made things worse, but Rachel is 20/10 amazing. She has helped me and lot, and my relationship a lot too. She does not judge. Tells you like it is. Really helps with refraining thoughts.
Written on Aug 09, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Excellent therapist!!
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Really helpful, friendly , supportive and offers honest feedback
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I’ve recently began with Rachel to help with my self esteem, confidence and social anxiety.
Rachel has helped me realise my own worth and worry less about others. She’s very calm and light hearted which suits me well.
I felt so much matter even from one session and am looking forward to more
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
During my sessions with Rachel, she has fully understood and met my issues and needs. I feel that she gives provides a safe environment for me to fully express my feelings
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues