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Rachel Shaw, NCPS

Rachel Shaw is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, or struggles with self-esteem and relationships.

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About Rachel

Rachel Shaw is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, or struggles with self-esteem and relationships. She draws on a person-centred way of working that treats the client as the expert in their life. Rachel uses a gentle, collaborative style to help people reconnect with themselves and sort through painful memories and feelings.

She brings three years of practical experience and is listed with NCPS.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on understanding how past events affect day-to-day life and finding realistic ways to cope with current pressures. Rachel aims to balance emotional processing with simple tools for managing panic, negative thoughts and stress. Her approach is pluralistic, which means she adapts methods to suit each person rather than using a single technique.

That might include talking through childhood experiences, noticing how the body holds tension, and trying practical strategies for calmer thinking. The aim is steady progress at a pace that feels right for the client. Rachel also works with matters such as addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career worry and compassion fatigue.

She pays attention to attachment issues, abandonment fears, codependency and relationship patterns that often underlie repeated struggles. People can expect a non-judgemental space to explore difficult feelings, and a plan that mixes emotional work with everyday coping skills. Rachel supports LGBT concerns and helps with practical steps after separation, infidelity or bereavement.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-02775	August 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Rachel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

How Rachel uses therapeutic methods online

Rachel often works from a person-centred base, which focuses on active listening, empathy and helping people make sense of their own experiences. This approach helps when someone needs time to be heard, to explore how past events affect them now, and to build self-trust.

She also draws on pluralistic practice, blending techniques from different evidence-based approaches to match the person’s needs. That might mean combining emotional processing with simple behavioural strategies for anxiety or practical skills to manage cravings and impulsive urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which methods to try, and they review what helps and what needs adjusting as therapy progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can work when low bandwidth or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to use audio or video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, while keeping regular continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship struggles. Other areas include addictions, grief, parenting issues and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, treating the client as the expert in their life. She uses a pluralistic approach and adapts methods to suit each person.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of practical experience working with people on trauma, anxiety and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.