- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Life changes
About Rachel
Rachel Smitheman is a person-centred counsellor who qualified in the United Kingdom in 2020 and holds BACP. She has five years of professional experience and uses that background to support people facing stress, anxiety and low mood. Rachel works with adults and young people and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Rachel keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person. She listens without judgement and helps people say what feels hard to share. Conversations often begin with simple aims - managing stress, finding motivation, or rebuilding self-esteem - and then move at a pace set by the client.
Her practice is grounded in person-centred work, which means the client’s perspective leads the process. Rachel pays close attention to how attachment, abandonment or communication problems affect daily life. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness or caregiver stress and those navigating separation, midlife changes or questions of life purpose.
Rachel balances practical ideas with thoughtful listening. That can include talking through ways to cope with difficult moods, testing small changes between sessions, or reflecting on patterns that keep causing pain. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, aiming to help people make progress that fits real life.
If you are considering counselling, Rachel invites you to a calm space to explore what brought you here and to work together on the next steps.
How person-centred work fits with online therapy
Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and the client’s own goals. In practice this means the counsellor follows the person’s lead, reflects what they hear and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship patterns by creating space to talk and be heard.Rachel’s person-centred orientation pays attention to attachment and communication patterns. That makes it useful for people dealing with abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or midlife change. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client and to test small, practical changes between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will help choose a pace and ways of working that match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process looks at what feels useful and adjusts as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to meet from a chosen location rather than travelling to an appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachel commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rachel uses a person-centred approach that emphasises listening and empathy. Sessions focus on the client’s goals and move at a comfortable pace.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel qualified in the UK in 2020 and has five years of professional experience working with adults and young people.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.