Rachel Andrews , BACP

Rachel Andrews is a UK-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, bereavement, eating disorders, long-term health conditions, relationship difficulties, addictions, family tensions, friendship problems, and challenges with confidence and self-esteem. Rachel aims to offer steady, practical support whatever a person brings to therapy.

She has particular experience working with adolescents and young adults, and she focuses on creating a calm, non-judgemental space where trust can grow. Her approach emphasizes listening and understanding, helping people to explore their feelings and find ways forward at their own pace. Rachel is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Clients can expect a warm, respectful working relationship that values their goals and preferences. Rachel draws on established therapeutic methods to address symptoms and life stresses, and she aims to tailor support so it fits each person’s circumstances and priorities. Her practice is grounded in empathy, clear communication, and a focus on practical steps toward improvement.

Client-Centered Care and CBT for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals guide the work. The therapist listens actively and reflects understanding, helping clients explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen confidence - approaches that are useful for life transitions, self-esteem concerns, grief, and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by using practical strategies and short-term exercises. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood, stress, and patterns that maintain difficult symptoms, and it gives clients tools they can apply between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods accordingly, combining elements of different approaches when it makes sense.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during busy periods or travel, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving a consistent therapeutic relationship.