Rachael Walker , BACP

Rachael Walker is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. With five years of clinical experience, she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties and relationship challenges, as well as a wider range of concerns including grief, trauma, parenting issues and career-related stress.

Rachael works from an integrative framework, drawing primarily on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioural techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She offers a warm, non-judgemental presence and listens without directing or prescribing solutions, instead helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours so they can develop clearer self-awareness and practical coping skills.

Throughout the therapeutic process Rachael sees the relationship as a collaborative space where boundaries are respected and trust can grow. By combining empathic listening with evidence-based strategies she aims to help people recognise unhelpful thinking patterns, build emotional understanding and develop tools to move forward. Her approach is adaptable, focusing on what is most useful for each individual at different stages of their journey.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Client-centered therapy is grounded in a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead, offering understanding and acceptance while the person explores their feelings and values. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem and working through relational difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress and develop practical coping strategies; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Rachael works collaboratively to determine what will best support each person's goals and preferences. She draws on client-centered principles and CBT techniques as appropriate, adapting the balance between them to suit the individual needs of the person in therapy.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of support and to access licensed professionals from different locations, while allowing practical adjustments to fit changing circumstances.