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Rachael Walker, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Rachael Walker is a counsellor who offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. She introduces a gentle, collaborative way of working so clients can talk through what matters most to them. The first conversations focus on listening and building trust so people can come to their own solutions at a pace that feels right.

With five years of professional experience, Rachael combines person-centred ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques.

Background and approach

She pays attention to how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact and helps people spot patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding where difficulties began. Rachael helps people facing a wide range of challenges such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, career questions and coping with life change.

She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD and concerns about body image or illness. Her approach is adaptable to each person’s situation. In conversation she aims to be warm and non-judgemental, listening without giving directives.

The work is collaborative - she helps people identify choices and develop skills they can use between sessions. Many clients find this mix of listening and practical tools useful for making steady progress. Sessions are offered in English and Rachael practices in the United Kingdom.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and draws on that framework in her professional work.

How Rachael’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and supporting the person to find their own answers. Online sessions use that same way of relating so clients feel heard and can explore their thoughts and feelings without pressure.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions this can include guided worksheets, thought records and practical experiments to try between appointments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the mix of listening and active techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for short check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility challenges while keeping the same therapeutic focus.
What kinds of concerns can Rachael help with?
Rachael works with common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports people with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. Sessions combine listening with exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try new responses.
How long has she been practising?
Rachael has five years of professional experience working in counselling settings in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Rachael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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