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Rachel Hamilton, 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 issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Rachel Hamilton offers person-centred counselling that aims to make talking feel easier. She focuses on creating a calm space where people can slow down, make sense of worries, and work through stressful life moments. Rachel is named up front to help readers connect quickly with who they would be meeting.

She uses a practical, gentle style that adapts to each person. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual and progress happens at the client’s pace.

Background and approach

Rachel listens without judgement and helps people find steps forward for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Her background includes volunteering with victim support organisations in Scotland, where she worked with people affected by emotional abuse and sexual and domestic violence. That experience informs her approach to trauma-related concerns and to supporting people who have faced difficult losses or relationships.

Rachel also helps with areas like stress, addictions, self-esteem, and challenges linked to parenting, work and life changes. She draws on a range of approaches so sessions can include practical strategies as well as space to reflect on feelings and patterns.

Rachel is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and she holds a COSCA diploma and certificate in counselling. She offers online options and telephone support, which can suit different day-to-day needs and schedules.

How Rachel’s approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and can help people understand patterns around intimacy and trust. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions and creates space for reflection and self-directed change.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Rachel will talk with the client about their needs and goals and together they will try methods that feel appropriate. The therapist adapts the mix of approaches over time based on what the client finds useful and what helps them move forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for visual connection and fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins, writing through thoughts, or when someone prefers not to use a camera. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around daily life while using the chosen therapeutic approaches.
What concerns does Rachel help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other focus areas include addictions, self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rachel practises in a person-centred, non-directive way and tailors sessions to individual needs. She may also draw on approaches such as CBT, ACT and DBT to introduce practical strategies when helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of counselling experience and has volunteered with victim support organisations in Scotland. That work included supporting people impacted by emotional abuse and sexual and domestic violence.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed with the abbreviation BACP. She also holds a COSCA diploma and COSCA certificate in counselling.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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