- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Rayner
Rayner Williams is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with adults who bring concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and career questions. Social anxiety and phobia are included among the issues she supports people to address.
She uses a person-centred approach that treats each client as the expert in their own life. That means listening closely and reflecting what is heard, so people can make clearer choices about next steps. Cognitive behavioural techniques are also offered to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding to distressing situations.
Solution-focused methods are used when clients want to identify practical steps and small goals to try between sessions. Sessions often include setting modest, achievable actions and reviewing how they felt afterwards. The result is a mix of talking, practical tasks and gentle reflection rather than quick fixes.
Rayner has worked with adults from a range of backgrounds, including people managing workplace stress, blended family issues, caregiver demands and multicultural concerns. She will talk through what is most pressing and agree which methods to try first.
If someone is new to counselling she explains the process and what to expect in plain terms. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Rayner draws on person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques in her online work. Person-centred therapy involves listening and reflecting back what the client says to help them clarify their own priorities and make choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours together, offering simple experiments to try that can change how someone responds to anxious or stressful situations.Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps and visible signs of progress. It is useful when someone wants to test short actions between sessions and check what works. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process: Rayner will discuss aims and preferences, and together they will pick methods to try and review how they feel to the client over time.
The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around daily life, having a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises to an online setting and agree a plan that matches a client's schedule and goals.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and career issues, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are mainly person-centred, with listening and reflection. Cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques are used as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working with adults on a range of life and emotional concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.