Counsellor profile
Rachel Hamilton, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Trauma and grief support
About Rachel
Counsellor Rachel Hamilton is a BACP member with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Rachel also supports those dealing with addiction, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and questions around identity and intimacy.
Rachel practises from a person-centred, integrative stance. Sessions are non-directive and conversational. She listens and reflects so people can make sense of what they are feeling. The pace is set by the client rather than by a fixed agenda.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance and commitment techniques when these suit the issue at hand. She also uses attachment-informed ways of looking at relationships and emotion regulation skills drawn from dialectical behaviour work. These methods are used to help people manage distressing thoughts, improve communication and develop coping strategies.
Rachel's background includes volunteer work with Victim Support Scotland and Healed Scars, where she supported people who had experienced emotional abuse, domestic and sexual violence. That experience informs how she approaches trauma, safety and rebuilding trust in everyday life.
Practical work in sessions can include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing grounding or self-soothing skills, and naming emotions linked to relationships and loss. She helps people consider small, achievable steps for change and supports them as they try out new ways of coping.
Sessions are conducted in English and Rachel accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should check the current session formats and scheduling options to confirm they match their needs.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Rachel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and helps with anxiety, low mood and hard choices. Client-centred therapy is based on listening and reflection so people can find their own answers and move at their own pace.She also applies attachment-informed ideas to understand patterns in relationships. That helps when issues involve trust, closeness or repeated conflict. These approaches are shared and discussed in sessions so the client and counsellor can agree what to try next.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practical needs, and will recommend ways of working that suit those factors. The choice is collaborative and can change as therapy proceeds.
Confirm the currently offered session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy week, make it easier to join from different locations and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. If you need a quieter call, fewer visual demands or a shorter appointment to fit a lunch break, discuss these needs when you schedule so options can be matched to everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Other areas include addictions, sleep and eating issues, parenting concerns and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her base is person-centred counselling, which is non-directive and conversational. She also draws on CBT, ACT, attachment-focused ideas and DBT-informed skills when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working with people in counselling settings. Her volunteer roles included supporting people affected by emotional abuse and sexual and domestic violence.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she does accept international clients; check session options to confirm suitability for your location and time zone.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact price before booking.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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