Hi, I’m Rach
I work with people who are exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, and making themselves smaller to keep everyone else comfortable.
If you’ve landed here, you’re probably struggling in plain sight. Appearing to thrive but only just surviving.
You’re exhausted, with anxiety taking up a permanent spot in your mind and body.
You probably know your patterns. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, saved the quotes and watched the reels, but nothing seems to help. You still feel stuck. Paralysed.
Life events can create huge shifts in our sense of self and identity - whether this is becoming a parent, experiencing loss, a relationship or friendship breakdown, illness and so many other things. Equally, we might have learned these patterns to survive, learning that caring for others is the only way we’re acceptable. But now? Those patterns aren’t keeping you safe, they’re just draining you.
I’m not here to tell you to “just be more confident”, “set firmer boundaries”, or give you another quick coping strategy you’ve already tried before.
What we do in therapy is real. It’s a safe space for you to finally dare yourself to be honest. To appreciate how your patterns have helped you to survive so far, and choose how you might want to live in future.
About me
I’ve always loved connecting with people and been curious about their stories, lives, and what makes them them. When I was little, I remember asking my teacher what job would let me “just work with people all day” (although funnily enough, therapist wasn’t suggested at the time).
That curiosity led me into a 10-year career in the charity sector, where I worked with people from hugely different backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. It deeply shaped me and strengthened my values around compassion, social justice, and the reality that the world can be incredibly unequal depending on who you are and what you’ve experienced. Honestly, that made me really f*cking angry - and fuelled my desire to make a difference in whatever way I could.
After facing some big personal challenges in my mid-twenties, I started therapy myself. It was such a powerful and positive experience that it led me to retrain as a therapist.
Fast forward 8 years, and I’m now a fully qualified integrative counsellor running my own practice.
Being an integrative therapist means I tailor therapy to the person in front of me, because no two people are the same - therapy shouldn’t be either.
I really believe everybody deserves support, understanding, and space to explore themselves safely, regardless of their background or circumstances. It’s a privilege to do this work and support people as they reconnect with themselves and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling.
You can always expect a cuppa, comfort, and - if you want it - a catch up about TV, the chaos of the world, your dog (or my very large dog) too.
Is therapy for me?
People often worry about coming to therapy because their problems “aren’t big enough”. As though there’s a certain level of distress, anxiety or circumstance that would actually give them permission to need support.
I’m talking from experience here. I know what it’s like to struggle. Both in my own life, and from my experience of working in mental health. I know what it feels like to look like you’re coping on the outside, but internally, it feels like you’re only just holding things together - even the small stuff.
You replay conversations trying to work out whether someone’s upset with you.
You reread messages and emails five times before sending them.
You wake up at 3am mentally listing everything you didn’t get done yesterday.
You spend so much time taking care of everyone else that you don’t know what you need anymore.
In fact, you feel like you’ve lost yourself - unsure of who you actually are anymore.
You deserve more than this. It isn’t a question of knowing how to ‘cope better’, but a question of: why does it feel safer to abandon your own needs rather than fail or let someone down?
When these are learned patterns that we use to cope, it can be really hard to move away from. It feels automatic, even when you know it’s draining you, and you don’t recognise your own needs anymore.
But to move from this internal paralysis to feeling you have choice is hugely empowering. It’s something we all deserve.
Together, we can gently explore this. It might take time and it might feel messy, but it can also feel cleansing and empowering. You can learn to choose your life, choose your responses and choose your boundaries without guilt, and with confidence.
What might therapy be like?
“Counselling with Rachel was effortless, she creates an open, friendly and importantly a safe environment where sharing issues and concerns was easy, showing a genuine interest in me and supporting me to understand and manage these matters.”
“I’ve found working with Rachel to be a really positive experience for me. Coming into therapy, I was feeling very lost in low mood and anxiety, thinking very negatively about myself and struggling to cope with some recent big changes in my life. I always felt safe in sessions to share in a calm, comfortable and non-judgmental space, at a pace that felt right for me. Rachel has helped me immensely to navigate my thoughts and feelings during a difficult time and I’ve learned so much about practicing self-compassion and kindness. Thank you Rachel”
“Rachel understood me very quickly. We just clicked. We set a goal that was achievable and although I felt that I was taking it in a different direction, she kept me on track and reassured me that it was all working towards our original goal”
“Completing 8 weeks of therapy with Rachel has been a game changing experience for me. The work we have done has challenged me about my feelings, emotions and responses and helped me to change the negative narrative of my thoughts and behaviours to a much more positive direction. I would 100% recommend Rachel to anyone and would have no hesitation in coming back to see her if any other issues arise for me. Thanks so much Rachel”
“I recently completed therapy with Rachel, and I can honestly say it’s been life-changing. She taught me the skills to recognise when intrusive thoughts were starting to creep in and how to manage them effectively. Since finishing therapy, I haven’t experienced anxiety, and my outlook on life has changed massively. I feel more in control, more positive, and better equipped to handle whatever comes my way. Rachel’s approach was compassionate, understanding, and empowering. I’m truly grateful for the tools and confidence she’s given me.”
“Rachel made me feel completely welcome right from the start. She really listened to me and through our time together I gained insight into the impact of relationships in my life. The sessions gave me a chance to take a step back and gain a different perspective and understand better past events.“
“Over the past few months of counselling with Rachel, my perspective on life has changed dramatically. Before meeting with Rachel, I was stuck between two different paths in life and what felt like would be a drastic decision to choose either one, leading to feelings of fear and anxiety for the future. Rachel helped me unpack these thoughts and feelings by providing a safe, non-judgemental space in which she listened, taught and positively challenged the issues that were on my mind. Whether it's information on how to approach your thoughts and feelings or just a casual chat about what's on your mind, Rachel is the woman to go to! I can't thank her enough.”