Counsellor profile
Rachael Hough, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Rachael
Counsellor and member of BACP with three years' experience, Rachael Hough works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and depression. She offers support to people who are unsure where to begin and prefers a practical, collaborative way of working.
Rachael listens to what is happening now and what has led up to it. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of difficult feelings. She does not give direct advice; instead she helps people find their own solutions and make decisions that fit their life.
Her background includes roles at two mental health charities. That work involved supporting people with a range of complex issues, including post-traumatic stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, bereavement and abuse. This experience shapes how she responds to distress and crisis in ordinary session work.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Rachael aims to identify small steps that can reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day coping. She checks in on progress and adapts the approach as needed based on what the person says is helpful.
People come to her when they feel stuck or when a single event has made them reassess what’s normal for them. She helps them talk through those moments, sort priorities and build clearer ways of managing. Rachael works in English and practises in the United Kingdom.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding. One common approach is trauma-informed work, which helps people make sense of how past events affect current feelings and reactions. This can help with symptoms linked to trauma, anxiety and low mood. Another approach is problem-focused work, which looks at immediate stressors and builds small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk about what you want to address and suggest methods that fit those goals. Together you will agree how to work, review progress and change direction if something is not helping.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. For practical reasons some people prefer audio only to save bandwidth or a quick phone call for a brief update. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and depression.
What is her counselling style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She does not give direct advice but helps people find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience, including roles at two mental health charities.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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