- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety
About Rachel
Rachel Blythe is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, grief, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Rachel uses practical conversation and structured support to help people manage distressing feelings. She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what matters right now. That can include talking through panic, building confidence for social situations, or coping after a loss.
Her background includes work with obsessive thoughts, longer-term mental health conditions and personality disorder presentations. She adapts the pace of work to suit each person and concentrates on clear steps you can try between sessions. This often involves simple coping strategies and ways to notice unhelpful thinking patterns.
Sessions are planned around the issues you bring and the goals you set together. Expect an initial conversation about priorities and a practical plan for next steps. Rachel welcomes questions about what each session will involve and how therapy might fit into daily life.
She offers sessions in English from the United Kingdom. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the platform's online options.
How Rachel works with evidence-based approaches online
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in simple, readable ways. Cognitive methods focus on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts, which can help when worry or negative self-beliefs make social situations feel harder. Behavioural approaches look at gradual changes in what you do, such as small steps towards speaking up or staying in a social setting for longer, to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs and preferences and together you will choose methods that suit your goals. This is a collaborative process and options can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work or family commitments, and some formats can be shorter or require less bandwidth if that helps you take part more easily.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, grief, self-esteem issues and compassion fatigue, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and coping strategies discussed in session.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is registered with the BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.