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Rachel Woodley, BACP

Rachel Woodley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of practice.

About Rachel

Rachel Woodley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. She also supports concerns around parenting, relationships, intimacy and trauma and abuse.

Rachel aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to talk about difficult stuff. Her approach is practical and person-centred. Conversations are shaped around what the client needs right now.

Background and approach

Rachel works alongside people to set simple goals and to try ways of coping that fit daily life. Sessions focus on what helps between meetings as well as during them. Rachel has experience supporting people through bereavement, separation and financial stress, and she pays attention to how isolation and loneliness affect wellbeing.

She also offers help with postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth related worries, and issues around sexuality and self-love. Her work includes addressing anger, codependency and career-related stress. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person.

That means the methods chosen depend on the problem and the person’s preferences. Rachel explains options in plain language and checks in regularly to make sure the approach is working. Practicalities are discussed at the start of therapy, including session format and scheduling.

Rachel accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. She encourages people to take small steps and brings a calm, down-to-earth style to sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388639	April 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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Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match the issue and the person. One approach focuses on building practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching simple strategies to manage symptoms day to day and to reduce overwhelm. Another approach addresses mood and low self-esteem by working on unhelpful thinking patterns and small behavioural changes that improve confidence and motivation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, explain what each method involves, and adapt the plan as therapy progresses. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful and realistic for their life and goals.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face style conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coping guidance, or people who find typing easier than talking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Rachel supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-centred. Conversations focus on small, manageable steps and ways to cope that fit everyday life.

What experience does she bring?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of difficulties including bereavement, separation, and financial stress.

What credentials and location are relevant?

Rachel holds BACP registration and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.