Rachel Florence, BACP

Rachel Florence is a BACP-registered psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people recover from childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD), combining evidence-informed interventions with a flexible, person-centered attitude. Rachel has developed particular experience working with men and with autistic clients, tailoring her work to meet individual communication styles and sensory needs.

Rachel offers both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and talking therapy, selecting the approach that best supports each person’s needs. EMDR is used to process distressing memories, while talking-based methods provide space to explore patterns, relationships and current stresses. Her practice emphasises seeing the whole person rather than focusing only on symptoms, and she collaborates with clients to set goals that feel manageable and meaningful.

As a therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Rachel works in a reflective, respectful way that prioritises the therapeutic relationship. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people rebuild safety, confidence and connection in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches for online trauma and relationship work

Rachel frequently integrates EMDR, attachment-based work and client-centered approaches in online sessions. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - helps people process and reduce the emotional impact of distressing memories, which can be useful for trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people explore connection, abandonment or trust issues and improve relationship dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client to find their own solutions; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, coping with life changes and managing anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences and needs, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. For many people this range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar surroundings and access registered professionals even when travel or other commitments make in-person work difficult.