- Person-centred approach
- Trauma and grief
- Men's wellbeing
About Rachel
Rachel Hamilton is a counsellor who works in a person-centred, integrative way. She offers a calm space to talk and listens without judgement. Rachel aims to tailor sessions around each person's needs and goals so people can move at a comfortable pace.
She focuses on common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as trauma and relationship difficulties. Rachel also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep and eating concerns, low self-esteem, career stress and major life transitions. Her practice includes work around ADHD, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related issues.
Rachel draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a person-centred way of working. She uses what fits for the person in front of her and adapts the pace and focus as needed.
Her background includes volunteer roles with Victim Support Scotland and Healed Scars, where she supported people affected by emotional abuse, domestic harm and sexual violence. That experience informs her approach to trauma and recovery.
Rachel holds a diploma accredited by COSCA and a COSCA certificate in counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and belongs to the Person Centred Therapy Scotland group and the National Counselling Society.
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online counselling
Rachel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a person-centred way of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and make room for actions that matter to them; it can help with anxiety, stress and stuck patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present connections and can help when intimacy, trust or attachment issues are causing distress. The person-centred element keeps the process grounded in listening and responding to what each person needs.Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Rachel will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adjust the methods used as therapy progresses. This lets the person shape the pace and focus of sessions alongside the counsellor.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to work together across time zones for international clients. Ask about practical arrangements when you schedule so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachel help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Other areas include trauma, addictions, sleep and eating issues, self-esteem and career-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Rachel works in a person-centred, non-directive way and uses an integrative approach. She blends methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to suit each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of practice and has volunteered with Victim Support Scotland and Healed Scars, where she assisted people affected by emotional abuse and sexual and domestic violence.
Where is Rachel based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds a COSCA accredited Diploma in Counselling and a COSCA Certificate in Counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Rachel?
Rachel accepts international clients. Confirm scheduling and any time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the service details for current pricing.
How do I begin a course of counselling?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.