Counsellor profile
Rachel Wright, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- DBT
About Rachel
Counsellor Rachel Wright is a BACP member with 13 years' experience. She works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and other issues listed on her profile.
Rachel focuses on practical, conversational work. Sessions are straightforward. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to guide the work.
She has substantial experience with complex cases and relationship issues. Her background includes additional training in a couples therapy model for depression that is IAPT approved, and work with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Analysis System of Psychotherapy as part of her practice history. Rachel has also delivered remote and telephone-based therapy.
In sessions she aims to help people talk through thoughts, feelings and patterns that cause difficulty. That can include managing emotions, improving close relationships, addressing addictive behaviours, or coping with life changes and caring roles. She also works with issues around identity and intimacy.
Rachel sees people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. She works in English. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches for remote counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift how someone reacts. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness and can help with strong emotions and relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and agree together what fits best. This is a collaborative process so the approach can change as needs and priorities become clearer.
The biography records experience delivering telephone and virtual therapy. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a working day, require less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Others prefer a longer online session for in-depth work. Discuss practical preferences when you book to decide which format will work with your plans.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and many related issues listed on her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
How long has she practised?
She has 13 years of experience working in mental health and counselling settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography notes experience delivering telephone and virtual therapy. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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