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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Rachael
Counsellor (BACP), 3 years' experience, specialising in stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. Rachael Hough offers a practical, person-centred approach that aims to help people clarify what feels unmanageable and decide on small, workable steps. She works in plain language and focuses on what is happening now and what the person wants to change.
Rachael has worked with two mental health charities during her three years in the field. That experience involved supporting people after bereavement, helping those who have experienced abuse, and working with clients who have had suicidal thoughts or engaged in self-harm. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety and low mood.
In sessions she avoids giving prescriptive advice. Instead she encourages clients to notice what already helps and to test options that might fit their life. Conversations are practical and aim to build clarity around problems and next steps. Rachael treats each person as an individual and adjusts pace and focus to what each person brings.
She frames work as a collaboration where the client’s knowledge of their life guides decisions. That can include talking through difficult memories, learning ways to manage stress day-to-day, or planning small experiments to shift routines. The emphasis is on achievable changes rather than labels or assumptions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented when needed, and will include reflection on past experiences where that matters. People can expect straightforward language, gentle pacing, and an emphasis on making things feel more manageable in everyday life.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily life. This involves paced talking, grounding strategies and steps to reduce overwhelm during and after recollection.Another frequently used method is problem-focused work for anxiety and low mood. That involves identifying unhelpful patterns, testing short experiments in everyday life, and building simple routines to reduce stress. These steps aim to make small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachael will work collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's goals and comfort level. That conversation guides how sessions are arranged and what is prioritised over the coming weeks.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel by removing the need to commute. They also allow shorter check-ins when day-to-day demands are high, or video-free sessions when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult.
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Areas of expertise
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Areas listed include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. These are the main topics addressed in sessions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, person-centred style. Rachael avoids giving direct advice and works with clients to find practical solutions.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has three years' experience working in the field of mental health. That time included roles at two mental health charities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. The BACP credential appears as supplied.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom only.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees will depend on the chosen location and plan.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.