Rachael Holden

Rachael Holden, NCPS, offers a warm, non-judgemental counselling style that focuses on helping people find practical ways forward. She frames therapy as a journey of self-discovery and works at each person’s pace. Rachael emphasises building coping skills and emotional resilience so people can make clearer decisions and feel more in control of daily life.

She describes her work as trauma-informed and commonly helps with anxiety, depression and stress. Rachael also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and issues around self-esteem or confidence. Her list of concerns includes neurodiversity, parenting pressures and the effects of chronic illness and caregiving stress.

Rachael uses a mix of talking therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in sessions. She aims to help people notice thought patterns, try new ways of coping, and practise skills between meetings. Sessions also draw on client-centred listening and occasional psychodynamic reflections to better understand past influences.

With three years of experience and NCPS listed as her credential, Rachael works with people across a wide range of life challenges. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Information about formats should be confirmed before booking so prospective clients know which options suit them best.

Rachael asks people to use the service Start Therapy button to begin. The first step is a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling is arranged according to the therapist’s availability. She welcomes questions before any commitment is made.

Approaches that help when life feels overwhelming

Rachael commonly uses client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness approaches. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive space so people can explore their concerns and set their own goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours to find practical steps that reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help manage stress and bring more clarity in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits best for their needs, goals and what feels comfortable. She aims to adapt techniques so they are practical and can be used between sessions.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when life is busy, or phone-based contact when stable bandwidth is needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to offer flexible scheduling that suits everyday life.