Rachel Andrews, BACP

Rachel Andrews is a UK-based therapist with seven years of professional experience and BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, bereavement, eating disorders, long-term health conditions, relationship and family troubles, addictions, friendship issues, and struggles with confidence and self-esteem. Rachel also supports clients dealing with parenting concerns, intimacy and LGBT-related questions, stress, anger, sleep and eating concerns, and the impacts of trauma and abuse.

Rachel has particular experience with adolescents and young adults and aims to create a comfortable, non-judgemental space where a trusting therapeutic relationship can develop. She approaches each person as an individual and responds to whatever they bring to therapy with empathy and practical care. Clients can expect a supportive practitioner who focuses on understanding their situation and working collaboratively to explore change. Rachel strives to offer thoughtful, person-centered support and to do her absolute best to help people move toward their goals.

Approaches and online support with Rachel Andrews

Rachel uses client-centered therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, listening, and creating a respectful space so clients can explore feelings and build self-understanding. It is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain habit-related difficulties.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time so the work feels right for the individual.

Online therapy with Rachel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from home or while travelling, and they allow clients to choose the format that best supports their needs.