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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Hughes is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience, working mainly with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career matters, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, life changes and coaching. She uses a pluralistic approach, combining methods such as Client-Centred Therapy, CBT, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person.
Rachel frames sessions around what a person needs right now. She listens for practical goals and offers techniques you can try between meetings. That might include thought-focused work from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness exercises to calm strong reactions, or conversational work that helps make sense of past patterns.
She describes her style as collaborative. Clients can expect short-term solutions-focused work alongside deeper exploration when that is helpful. Hypnotherapy is offered as one of the tools she draws on where appropriate.
Her approach aims to build confidence and clarity. Sessions include practical tools for managing stress, techniques for coping during big life changes, and support for parenting challenges or relationship strain. Rachel also works with grief and career decisions using a mix of methods to suit the situation.
Rachel offers services in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, people are invited to use the site matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
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How her approaches are used in online work
Rachel commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, helping them to find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thinking patterns and practical techniques to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful reactions.She also uses mindfulness practices to help manage stress and emotional reactivity. Mindfulness exercises teach straightforward attention and breathing techniques that people can use between sessions to reduce tension and stay grounded.
Finding the right mix is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which approaches suit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and it can reduce time spent travelling. Some approaches translate well to brief check-ins and homework-based work, while others suit longer conversations; Rachel will discuss what fits the client's schedule and needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting pressures, career decisions, coping with life changes and coaching.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a pluralistic approach, combining Client-Centred Therapy, CBT, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to match a person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.