Rachael Walker
Gentle, practical counselling for everyday struggles
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About Rachael
Rachael Walker offers a calm, approachable space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She works with adults facing relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, ADHD and other life transitions. Rachael introduces herself simply and listens first so people can say what matters to them.
Rachael is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has five years of professional experience supporting people through emotional difficulties.
Background and approach
Her way of working is collaborative - she will not give direct advice or tell someone what to do. Instead she helps people notice patterns and find their own answers. Rachael blends parts of different approaches to suit each person.
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise empathy and the person’s own pace. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help spot unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. In sessions she focuses on listening without judgement and helping people build tools for everyday life.
That might mean practising a new thought, rehearsing a difficult conversation, or learning ways to manage stress in the moment. The goal is clearer self-awareness and small changes that add up. People who prefer a warm, steady counsellor may find her style helpful.
Her approach aims to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage. To begin, Rachael asks about what someone most wants to get from counselling and then plans sessions around those goals.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 385206
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachael lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Rachael works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Rachael will discuss your needs and goals and suggest what to try first. She treats this as a conversation and adapts methods based on what feels most helpful for the individual.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use exercises or homework between meetings more easily. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors who use these approaches, often find online sessions effective when they match the person’s circumstances and preferences.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Rachael commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus grief, parenting strain, trauma and ADHD-related concerns.
What is the counsellling style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centred, with a focus on listening without judgement and helping clients find their own solutions.
What experience does she bring to the work?
Rachael has five years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and practical life challenges.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Rachael?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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