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Rachael Holden, NCPS

Based in the UK Online sessions

Empathic counsellor for practical change

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Years in practice
3
Registration
NCPS
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Rachael

Rachael Holden is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people make practical changes. She works with stress, anxiety, depression and parenting concerns, and she helps people who are coping with trauma and relationship difficulties. Rachael has three years of clinical experience and is registered with NCPS.

She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where conversations are paced to the individual. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and building coping skills that can be used between meetings.

Background and approach

Rachael blends talking therapy with cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness features in her work to help people notice their responses and reduce reactivity. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and self-view.

Solution-focused strategies are used when people want short-term, goal-directed support. Rachael aims to strengthen resilience by refining everyday coping strategies. She encourages practical steps and experiments that fit into busy family lives.

The tone is hopeful and geared towards small, achievable change. People can expect clear discussions about goals and a gradual plan for reaching them. Rachael supports exploration of identity and life transitions, including work and career stresses.

She offers help in English and accepts international clients.

Focus areas and approaches

What Rachael works with

Everything Rachael lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachael helps people with.

Approaches Rachael lists

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Online support

How Rachael's Approaches Work Online

Rachael combines client-centred care with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to support people working through stress, anxiety, parenting pressure and relationship patterns. Client-centred therapy prioritises the person's priorities and pace, creating space for them to talk and decide on goals. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours to shift how someone feels. Mindfulness teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist helps people choose methods based on their goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress is made. The decision is collaborative, so sessions can shift towards short-term solution-focused steps or deeper exploration as needed.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options offer flexibility for people balancing parenting, work and other commitments.
Questions

Questions people ask about Rachael

What kinds of issues does this counsellor address?

Rachael works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports people with parenting, grief, addictions and self-esteem issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is client-centred with a mix of cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused work. Sessions are paced to the person's needs and emphasise practical coping strategies.

What is Rachael's background and experience?

She has three years of experience supporting people through life changes and emotional difficulties. Her work includes helping those who have experienced trauma and those seeking stronger coping skills.

Where is Rachael based and what credential does she hold?

Rachael practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as supplied in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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