Hello! I’m Rachel
I am a qualified BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, as well as a qualified Integrative Counsellor.
I gained my degree in Integrative Counselling from Roehampton University in 2008 where I studied and practised Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Kleinian and existential approaches. Following my degree I went on to further study and specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, gaining a Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Exeter University and then gained my Postgraduate Diploma (PG dip) CBT for Depression and Anxiety from Southampton University.
I have over 15 years experience assessing and treating depression as well as different anxiety disorders that include generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding, post traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia and low self esteem.
My Expertise
Depression
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Hoarding
Low Self Esteem
Health Anxiety
Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
My Approach
I start by offering a free of charge 30 minute telephone consultation where we can discuss your difficulty and assess how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy could help. Following this, if you would like to commence therapy, we would book an appointment to start treatment.
To get the most from therapy it is recommended to initially have weekly appointments, which are 50 minutes long. I am able to carry out therapy either face-to-face, over the phone, through home visits or over a Skype type service.
I can take referrals from the following insurance companies:
About Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
For the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is recommended by the NICE guidelines. CBT looks at the links between our thoughts, behaviours, emotions and physical feelings. When we are experiencing stress, anxiety or low mood these can cause us to fall into unhelpful cycles that result in worsening our mood / anxiety. CBT targets these by identifying our unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns, then using different techniques to break the cycles and improve mood. CBT does this by working in the present, identifying specific difficulties and setting goals to focus and facilitate change.
There is further information available on the BABCP website.
Get in touch
Ask a question regarding any of the therapy services I offer, or request a consultation below.
Local Services
Face to face therapy services are available to residents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in Dorset.
Worldwide Services
Telephone and Skype therapy services are available nationally and internationally.
For emergencies call 111 or 999 as appropriate, or visit your nearest hospital.
