Rachel Andrews, BACP

Rachel Andrews is a BACP-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and issues around intimacy. Her practice also supports those dealing with eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, career-related stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Rachel has particular experience with adolescents and young adults and draws on that background to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard. She aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship by offering a non-judgemental and empathetic presence, helping clients explore what matters most to them and identify practical steps forward.

Using client-centered principles alongside evidence-informed techniques, Rachel adapts her approach to the needs of each person. She seeks to collaborate with clients to set goals and develop coping strategies that fit everyday life. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier for people to access support in ways that suit their schedules.

Rachel approaches each referral with care and professionalism and is committed to helping people navigate change, recover from difficult experiences, and strengthen relationships and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rachel uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful and empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and feels understood. This approach helps people gain clarity about their values, deepen self-awareness, and build the trust needed to work through relationship, identity, or life-stage difficulties.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and specific habits or symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so clients can try approaches and adjust them over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and the option of live chat or text-based messaging allows support between appointments or for those who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or other commitments while working with a registered professional.