Rachael Walker, BACP

Rachael Walker is a BACP-registered counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she brings a foundation of professional standards and an ethical approach to her practice. Rachael has worked with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low motivation, reduced self-esteem and confidence, and depressive symptoms, helping them to explore what is getting in the way of daily functioning and wellbeing.

Her practice is rooted in collaboration - she views counselling as a shared process in which therapist and client work together to understand presenting difficulties and identify practical steps forward. Rachael aims to create a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere that invites openness and gradual exploration, while maintaining clear boundaries to support that process. She does not give directives or simple answers; instead she listens attentively and encourages clients to discover their own solutions.

Rachael describes her approach as integrative, drawing selectively from established therapies to suit each individual. By supporting clients to increase self-awareness, notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop coping skills, she helps people change long-standing responses and build strategies that support progress and resilience.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions. It helps people gain insight into their feelings and builds self-trust, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and general emotional distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change them. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms and shifting behaviour.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Rachael will collaborate with clients to understand individual needs, goals, and preferences, and will draw on client-centered principles and CBT techniques as appropriate to tailor the sessions together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedule and comfort level. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to attend regularly, maintain momentum between appointments, and access support from registered professionals without travel barriers.