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Rachel Hoare, BACP

Rachel Hoare is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Rachel

Rachel Hoare is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also offers support around self-harm and issues common to young adults. Rachel aims to make the first contact feel manageable and clear, so people know what to expect before they book a session.

She uses a gentle, person-centred way of working that puts the client’s experience at the centre of each session.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with practical steps and small goals to try between meetings. Rachel also draws on solution-focused techniques to help people find immediate, usable strategies when they feel stuck. Rachel holds BACP accreditation, and has four years of professional experience across independent practice and educational settings in the United Kingdom.

That background means she is used to supporting people who arrive with many different kinds of worries and life changes. In sessions she aims for clarity, straightforward language and a calm pace. Conversations are shaped by the client’s priorities, with time set aside for short-term coping strategies and longer-term reflections as needed.

People meet Rachel for different reasons. Some want help managing day-to-day anxiety. Others come to process loss or to rebuild confidence after abuse.

She works step by step, helping people notice progress and adapt plans when life changes.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398770	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How her approaches translate to online therapy

Rachel uses client-centred therapy online to prioritise what matters to each person. That approach means sessions begin with the client’s concerns and move at their pace, allowing space to talk through feelings and decide which issues to focus on next.

She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, practical steps that can help between sessions. This method is useful for tackling immediate problems like anxiety spikes, coping after a loss, or building confidence through short achievable goals.

Finding the right way of working is a shared process. Rachel will discuss what feels most helpful and try different methods to match a client’s needs and preferences. The aim is to agree a plan that balances short-term relief and longer-term change, with the client guiding the priorities.

Online formats offer a lot of flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and hold a longer session. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, follow-up notes or quick coping reminders. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and make it easier to use the approach that best supports progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Rachel often help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, and offers additional focus on self-harm and young adult issues.

What is her therapeutic style in sessions?

Rachel works in a client-centred way, focusing on the person’s priorities and experience, and uses solution-focused techniques to identify practical next steps.

How long has she been practising?

Rachel has four years of professional experience working in independent practice and in educational settings within the United Kingdom.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for online sessions?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do I begin the process of working with Rachel?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.