Rachel Challans , BACP

Rachel Challans is a UK-based therapist licensed to practice with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She focuses on supporting people facing relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, offering calm and compassionate guidance as clients work toward change.

Rachel works from a strength-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert on their own life while helping them mobilize abilities they already possess. She frames seeking therapy as a courageous first step toward greater fulfilment and wellbeing, and she prioritises empowering clients as they explore new ways of coping and relating. Her approach emphasizes collaboration - listening carefully, reflecting understanding, and tailoring support to meet each individual context and goal.

Whether someone is navigating a painful separation, past abuse, or struggles with connection and intimacy, Rachel provides steady professional support aimed at helping people find practical, meaningful steps forward. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that aims to strengthen resilience and promote positive change.

Attachment and somatic approaches for online therapy

Rachel Challans integratesAttachment-Based Therapy into her online work, which focuses on patterns of connection formed in relationships and how those patterns affect current struggles. This approach helps people understand relational triggers, build more secure ways of relating, and work through issues like abandonment and attachment difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her practice - a gentle, non-directive method that prioritises the client’s perspective and personal goals. It supports self-exploration, emotional clarity, and decisions that feel authentic to the individual.

Rachel views finding the right therapeutic approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

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 consistent support more accessible for people juggling work, family, or long-distance circumstances while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to maintain a steady, supportive therapeutic relationship.