Rachael Davies, BACP, NCPS

Rachael Davies is a counsellor, coach, and clinical hypnotherapist who specialises in trauma and loss. Many people who come to her feel exhausted even when there is no obvious reason - they appear to have life together on the surface while carrying intense internal struggles. She works with those trapped in repetitive anxious thoughts or survival habits that no longer serve them, and with people who have tried to move on from difficult experiences but still feel haunted by the past. Some clients describe feeling overwhelmed by emotion or numb and disconnected, and Rachael approaches these states with compassion and practical support.

Her practice blends trauma-focused training with adaptable methods, allowing sessions to include space for reflection, techniques to calm the nervous system, or gentle processing of painful memories at a pace that suits each person. Rachael listens attentively, asks careful questions, and accompanies clients through exploration of emotional wounds, relationship patterns that began in childhood, or the ongoing impacts of experiences such as domestic or sexual violence. She emphasises working at the client’s pace and with sensitivity.

Rachael draws on a variety of therapeutic tools to match individual needs, combining approaches that address thought patterns, early relational roots, body-based awareness, and practical solution-focused methods. She also adapts her work for autistic adults and people with ADHD. Her practice rejects one-size-fits-all solutions in favour of finding what genuinely helps each person move toward greater ease and self-trust.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Rachael integrates client-centered work with evidence-based strategies and deeper subconscious techniques to support recovery and change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathetic, non-judgemental space where the client’s own priorities guide the work - this approach helps with building self-understanding, confidence, and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving in daily life. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to access subconscious resources and support changes in habits, emotional regulation, and responses to past experiences.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachael works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists and registered professionals will adapt techniques over time so the work feels useful and sustainable.

Online therapy with Rachael is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows sessions to fit around work, family life, and differing energy levels. These options increase accessibility and flexibility, making it easier to attend regularly and maintain momentum in therapy while balancing everyday commitments.