Rachel Shaw, NCPS

Rachel Shaw is a Person-Centered therapist who supports people feeling overwhelmed, emotionally numb, or weighed down by past experiences. With a compassionate, holistic outlook she helps clients reconnect with themselves by exploring emotions, identifying what holds them back, and working toward greater acceptance and balance in daily life.

Rachel holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training in person-centered practice and a commitment to client-led therapy. Her approach is pluralistic, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques so sessions can be tailored to each person’s needs. She specialises in helping people process childhood trauma while attending to the connections between mind, body, and spirit to promote deeper healing.

In practical terms Rachel offers tools for managing anxiety, panic, negative thoughts, and stress alongside opportunities for increased self-awareness. She aims to help clients discover the roots of their struggles, strengthen their sense of self, and move forward in ways that align with their values. Sessions are conducted in a non-judgmental space where clients are treated as active partners in their own growth and healing.

Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rachel blends Person-Centered work with trauma-informed techniques and a pluralistic mindset. Person-Centered therapy focuses on listening attentively and following the client’s lead - it helps people who need a supportive space to explore their feelings and rebuild self-trust. Trauma-informed techniques pay close attention to how past events affect present-day reactions and offer gentle pacing and grounding strategies useful for those recovering from childhood trauma or emotional overwhelm. The pluralistic element means Rachel can draw from different evidence-based methods and adapt interventions to fit the client’s situation and goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Together they assess needs, preferences, and progress, adjusting the mix of techniques as therapy evolves so it remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity between appointments, and choose the format that helps the individual engage most fully with their work in therapy.