Counsellor profile
Rayner Williams, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and stress
See online counselling options- Person-Centred
- CBT
- Solution-Focused
About Rayner
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience, Rayner Williams works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem. She sees people from many backgrounds and helps them talk through current problems and find clearer ways to cope.
Rayner uses a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of what they are feeling. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps identify practical steps and small changes.
Her work often centres on everyday pressures such as workplace stress, social anxiety and the strain of caregiving. Rayner also supports people dealing with blended family issues, wider family problems and multicultural concerns. She frames these topics in straightforward terms and encourages practical coping strategies.
Sessions aim to help people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour, try out different ways of responding, and set small, achievable goals. Rayner’s approach is interactive - she listens, asks questions and checks what is most helpful for the person in front of her.
People who choose to work with her are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before their first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How Rayner uses counselling approaches online
Rayner combines Person-Centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques in her work. Person-Centred counselling involves listening and reflection so the client can name what matters and decide next steps. It suits people who need time to make sense of feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behavioural patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and setting achievable goals to build momentum.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rayner will discuss options together and agree what feels most useful based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list the exact online session formats used. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make fitting counselling into daily life easier by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins or offering options that suit busy schedules. They also allow sessions to be arranged at times that work around work and caregiving commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, social anxiety, blended family concerns and caregiving stress.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her main approach is Person-Centred counselling. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to address thinking patterns and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Rayner has five years' experience working with individual adults from different backgrounds. That experience covers a range of common mental health and life concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats and cost?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling 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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