Counsellor profile
Rachel Huyton, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Relaxation and meditation
About Rachel
Counsellor Rachel Huyton is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.
Rachel uses straightforward conversations to help people make sense of what they are facing. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to cope. She also draws on simple relaxation and meditation techniques when these are helpful.
Her approach is informed by client-centred work. That means she gives time for people to speak and listens for what matters most to them. She also uses existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and how life events affect day-to-day living.
Rachel has worked in mental health services in the Midlands and has more than ten years of management experience in that sector. This background contributes to her understanding of the pressures people describe and the practical steps that can help in everyday life.
Sessions aim to agree clear, realistic goals together. Rachel describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person sets priorities and they agree a plan for the coming weeks. She offers both in-person and online work, and asks people to propose days and times that suit them when making first contact.
How client-centred and existential ideas are used online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, respect and allowing people to lead the conversation. Online sessions using this approach aim to give people time to say what is most important and to have their concerns reflected back. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choices and how life events affect daily living. Online sessions can be used to discuss difficult decisions, loss of direction, or questions about purpose.Finding the right approach is something to do together. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful and agree an approach that fits the client’s needs and goals. That may mean using client-centred listening at first, then bringing in existential questions or relaxation techniques later.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online meetings can be shorter for quick check-ins or kept to a fuller hour for in-depth work. The exact session options should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not listed here. The focus is on making therapy work within everyday life so people can attend around work, caring duties or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, and panic.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a client-centred way that gives people space to talk and be heard. She also uses existential ideas to look at meaning and choices in life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has three years of professional counselling experience and over ten years of management experience in mental health services. That combination informs her practical approach.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when you start the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.