Rachael Hough
Calm, collaborative counselling for difficult times
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About Rachael
Rachael Hough is a counsellor who offers calm, practical support when life feels overwhelming. She focuses on helping people make sense of difficult feelings and find small, useful steps forward. Rachael aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable.
She draws on three years of experience, including roles with two mental health charities. That work involved supporting people through trauma and bereavement, and helping with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
The biography lists BACP as her professional credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Rachael prefers a collaborative style rather than giving direct advice. Sessions tend to involve talking things through, exploring what has helped before, and trying practical ways to cope day to day.
She encourages clients to notice what feels right for them and to use their own knowledge about themselves. People come to Rachael when they are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem or depression. She can help when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin making changes.
The work is paced around the client’s needs and goals. If you decide to start, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book according to the therapist’s schedule. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 401129
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Rachael's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Rachael works with
Everything Rachael lists, in their own terms.
How Rachael works online
Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Rachael aims to work with each person to decide which approach fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then adapt sessions as the work develops so the plan stays collaborative.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example by avoiding travel, by offering a shorter check-in during a work break, or by allowing sessions when people find it hard to attend in person. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find online work helps maintain continuity when life is busy, while still focusing on real, practical steps that patients can use between sessions.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Rachael help with?
She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Rachael works collaboratively and does not give direct advice; sessions focus on talking things through and finding practical coping steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of experience and has worked in two mental health charities supporting people with complex mental health issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rachael is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability, and therapy uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachael?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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