Counsellor profile
Rachel Woodley, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and parenting issues
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Depression support
About Rachel
Counsellor and BACP member Rachel Woodley has seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. Rachel helps with relationship and family issues as well as trauma, anger and career questions.
Rachel keeps conversations direct and practical. She focuses on what is happening now and on small steps that can make day-to-day life easier. Sessions include time to hear what matters most and to agree what to try next.
Her work also addresses intimacy-related issues, codependency and separation after divorce. She supports people dealing with isolation, money worries, pregnancy and postpartum depression, and questions about sexuality and women’s health. Self-harm and self-love are included among her areas of focus.
Rachel offers a respectful, measured approach and adapts how she works to each person’s situation. She emphasises clear goals, regular check-ins and a practical plan for coping between sessions. This helps people track progress and adjust the work as needed.
Sessions are carried out in English. Rachel accepts international clients and works from the UK. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach is short-term, problem-focused work that helps identify worrying thoughts and practical ways to change them; this can help with anxiety and low mood by breaking bigger problems into manageable steps. Another approach looks at relationships and patterns in how people relate to others and themselves; this helps with family tensions, codependency and intimacy issues by spotting repeated habits and trying different responses.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together you will try methods that suit the issue and your day-to-day life, and review how they are working as you go.
The exact session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around childcare, work or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, times when video is not needed, or sessions that save commuting time. These practical benefits help people build regular contact with a counsellor while keeping therapy manageable within everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She keeps sessions practical and focused on clear goals, listening first and then agreeing on steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with these issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.