Rachael Hough, BACP

Rachael Hough offers a steady, collaborative approach for people who feel stuck or unsure where to begin. She recognises how overwhelming it can be when daily life becomes a struggle and it is hard to identify what feels off. Rather than imposing answers, Rachael works alongside each person to explore what feels normal and helpful for them, acknowledging that what suits one person may not suit another.

With three years of experience and roles in two mental health charities, Rachael has supported people through a wide range of complex issues, including PTSD and trauma, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, experiences of abuse, bereavement, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Her practice focuses on helping individuals make sense of their experiences and develop practical ways to manage symptoms and rebuild wellbeing.

Rachael holds BACP, which indicates membership of a professional counselling body in the United Kingdom and reflects recognised training and practice standards. She adopts a non-prescriptive, person-centred stance, encouraging clients to draw on their own knowledge and strengths while she facilitates reflection, learning, and change. Rachael aims to create a supportive space where people can find the answers that work for them at their own pace.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused on meeting immediate concerns. One common approach she draws on is skill-based work that teaches coping strategies and tools to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress; this helps people develop concrete techniques to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Another strand of her practice is trauma-informed support, which involves gentle, paced exploration of distressing experiences and their impact, helping people process difficult memories and rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachael collaborates with each person to identify what fits best. She listens to individual needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods accordingly so therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Rachael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow people to access registered professionals from their own setting, reduce travel time, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.