Rachel (Rae) Barker-Moore, BACP

Rachel (Rae) Barker-Moore is a credentialed integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines formal training with ongoing professional development to support people through difficult life challenges. She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling - an undergraduate honours degree in counselling theory and practice - and is registered with the BACP, the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. With five years of experience working in the mental health field, she has developed a flexible approach that adapts to each client's needs and preferences.

Rachel uses a client-centred, integrative method that blends evidence-informed techniques into a personalised plan for every person she sees. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional abuse, trauma, disabilities, menopause-related concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, neurodivergent experiences, and LGBTQIA+ issues, among other challenges. She also supports clients needing practical coping strategies for life transitions and changes that affect sense of self.

She aims to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients are treated as the experts of their own stories and encouraged to build on their existing strengths. Rachel focuses on empowerment, self-awareness, and personal growth, working alongside clients to help them move forward from past and present difficulties.

Integrative approaches and accessible online therapy

Rachel draws on an integrative counselling approach that blends techniques from different evidence-based therapies to suit each person's unique needs. This flexible method allows her to combine practical tools and conversational work to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions.

She also works in a client centred way, creating space for the client to guide the focus of therapy while the therapist offers empathy, reflection, and support. In addition, Rachel uses skills-focused coping strategies that teach practical techniques for managing stress, improving sleep, and navigating emotional challenges during periods of change.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect with a registered professional from other locations. This flexibility supports access to ongoing care while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.