Rachel Lockwood , BACP

Rachel Lockwood is a counsellor who places the person at the centre of therapy, encouraging clients to move at their own pace while building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship. She works integratively with individuals aged 12 and over and with couples aged 18 and over, aiming to create a space where people can feel comfortable being themselves and speaking about difficult or unspoken matters.

Across a range of settings she has used a variety of counselling models, including systemic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and psychosexual therapy. That breadth allows her to draw on different tools depending on the needs presented, whether someone is seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement or sexual concerns. Rachel listens without judgement and adapts her approach to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

She is a BACP-registered counsellor - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Described by colleagues as genuine and empathic, she regards it as a privilege to be part of people’s journeys and recognises that therapeutic change is a unique process for every client. Rachel welcomes contact from anyone who thinks she may be able to help.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Rachel uses a blend of approaches that suit remote working, including attachment-based work, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with difficulties such as abandonment, intimacy issues and long-standing relational pain by focusing on emotional bonds and repair. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and acceptance to support self-exploration and improved self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and can be effective for problems like anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rachel treats that as a collaborative endeavour. She will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences and life context and then tailor the combination of approaches so the work fits the individual’s needs rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy with Rachel can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or mobility limits. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and can be arranged to suit different time zones and practical needs, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support.