Rachael Foote , BACP

Rachael Foote is a UK-licensed counsellor with 13 years of experience working across a range of mental health settings. She has supported people facing depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and those navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment, bringing practical experience to complex and sensitive concerns.

Rachael works from a belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilised to overcome life’s challenges. She values the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and sees the initial step toward change as an important achievement in itself. As a practitioner holding BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she aims to provide supportive, empowering guidance that helps clients build on their resilience and move toward meaningful change.

Her approach centers on partnership and respect, offering steady support as clients explore their goals and make changes at a pace that feels right for them.

How Rachael’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Rachael draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals and pace guide the work - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and processing difficult emotions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to problems such as anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties, offering practical strategies and skills to manage symptoms.

She may also use Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, particularly with addictions or lifestyle shifts; this approach helps clarify personal values and strengthens motivation in a collaborative way. Rachael works with clients and licensed professionals to consider which approaches fit best, and she treats the selection of methods as a shared process that adapts to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow flexibility in how and when people engage in therapy. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and health needs, and they offer accessible ways to continue therapeutic work even when attending in person is difficult.