Rachel Cannon , BACP

Rachel Cannon is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience. They draw on a broad background in mental health work to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and life changes, as well as identity-related issues such as gender dysphoria and sexuality. Rachel works with a wide range of presenting difficulties including burnout and compassion fatigue, bipolar and ADHD, panic attacks, social anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges related to caregiving, chronic illness and HIV-AIDS.

Rachel practices in a compassionate, encouraging and non-judgmental way and places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. Their training brings together humanistic and psychodynamic influences alongside an understanding of cognitive behavioural approaches, and they tailor the mix of these methods to each person’s needs. This means balancing attention to the here-and-now with exploration of significant earlier life events and patterns that may be affecting current wellbeing.

Rachel encourages reflective work to help people find meaning in their experience, notice repeating patterns, and strengthen self-compassion and resilience. They take a positive approach to individuality and actively challenge stigma around seeking help. For those ready to begin, Rachel aims to offer a warm and supportive space for honest exploration and practical change.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. In online sessions this approach can help people explore connection, trust, and recurring relationship dynamics that contribute to anxiety, intimacy issues, or grief.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. This person-focused approach supports people dealing with stress, low self-esteem, identity questions, and life transitions by creating a space where they can reflect and make their own choices.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people find internal motivation to change. It is especially useful for addressing addictions, ambivalence about change, and stages of adjustment following major life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Therapists will adapt methods over time so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule around work, family and geographical constraints. These options can increase accessibility, support continuity of care, and allow people to engage from settings that feel most comfortable to them.