Rachael Holden, NCPS

Rachael Holden is a counsellor who blends a person-centred approach with practical strategies. She aims to help people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or overwhelmed to find steadier footing. Rachael uses clear, down-to-earth language and works at a pace that feels comfortable for each person.

She focuses on helping people recover from trauma and cope with anxiety and depression. Rachael also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, intimacy-related worries and life transitions. Her work includes attention to issues such as sleep, eating, self-esteem and the stresses of caring for others.

Rachael draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions collaborative and respectful of each person’s goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and Mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Solution-Focused ideas are brought in to set small, achievable steps between sessions.

Her stated aim is to build coping skills and emotional resilience so people can make decisions that feel right for them. Rachael describes her style as empathetic and non-judgemental, and she invites clients to set therapy goals together. She holds the NCPS credential and has three years of professional experience.

Sessions are offered in English and Rachael accepts international clients. To begin, readers are invited to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Rachael’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgement, helping people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will discuss goals, preferences and how each method feels in sessions, and then tailor the plan collaboratively. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to continue work with a therapist while living in a different country from the practitioner.