Rachael Walker, BACP

Rachael Walker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She works with individuals struggling with relationship strain, grief, trauma and issues around intimacy and parenting. Rachael notes an interest in ageing and geriatric issues among other focus areas and aims to help people find clearer ways forward.

Rachael is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP. She brings five years of professional experience to sessions and emphasises a warm, non-judgemental style. Her work is collaborative - she listens, reflects and encourages clients rather than telling them what to do.

Her approach is integrative, drawing primarily on client-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. In practice this means she helps clients talk through feelings, notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes to coping strategies. The aim is to build practical skills while also deepening self-understanding.

Rachael supports people exploring complex life changes such as career shifts, bereavement, caregiving strain and chronic health challenges. She also lists areas like ADHD, attachment concerns and body image as topics she addresses in session. Sessions focus on helping clients develop tools they can use outside of therapy.

People who want clear, straightforward support and a collaborative relationship may find her style helpful. The emphasis is on listening, developing insight and building practical ways to manage emotions and everyday problems.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening, empathy and helping the person lead the conversation. In online sessions this approach helps clients feel heard and supported while they work through grief, relationship concerns or low self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes because it gives clear steps people can practise between sessions.

Choosing the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. They can adapt the pace and focus across sessions as things change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or reducing the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can still offer the same listening, practical tools and planning that happen in face-to-face work, while letting clients arrange appointments that suit their routine.