- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Rachel
Rachel Hamilton is a BACP-registered counsellor who works in a person-centred, integrative way. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what feels difficult. Rachel aims to move at each person's pace and concentrates on their immediate goals and needs.
Her approach is grounded in listening first and adapting methods to fit the person. She supports people through stress, anxiety and depression, and helps with grief and relationship difficulties. Rachel also assists with trauma, abuse, loss and the longer process of recovery after harmful experiences.
She draws on a mix of methods when helpful, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioural tools and attachment-focused thinking. Sessions can include practical strategies for managing worry and low mood, alongside space to make sense of past hurts and current relationships. Rachel also supports people with eating and sleeping concerns, addictions and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her background includes volunteer work with Victim Support Scotland and Healed Scars, where she worked with people affected by emotional abuse, domestic and sexual violence. That experience informs her calm, patient approach to trauma work and long-term healing.
Rachel holds a COSCA-accredited diploma and a COSCA certificate in counselling, and she is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Her approach is grounded in listening first and adapting methods to fit the person. She supports people through stress, anxiety and depression, and helps with grief and relationship difficulties. Rachel also assists with trauma, abuse, loss and the longer process of recovery after harmful experiences.
She draws on a mix of methods when helpful, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioural tools and attachment-focused thinking. Sessions can include practical strategies for managing worry and low mood, alongside space to make sense of past hurts and current relationships. Rachel also supports people with eating and sleeping concerns, addictions and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her background includes volunteer work with Victim Support Scotland and Healed Scars, where she worked with people affected by emotional abuse, domestic and sexual violence. That experience informs her calm, patient approach to trauma work and long-term healing.
Rachel holds a COSCA-accredited diploma and a COSCA certificate in counselling, and she is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online counselling
Rachel draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-based ideas alongside a person-centred stance. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with health-related changes. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current trust, closeness and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest techniques that match those aims. Decisions about which methods to use are made together, so the plan fits the individual's needs and pace.
The practical benefits of remote therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and fewer travel demands. If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Rachel’s mix of talking, values-focused exercises and relationship-focused reflection can be adapted to work in remote sessions, helping people manage everyday stress, long-term health concerns and relationship strain without having to rearrange large parts of life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Rachel help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, among many other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rachel uses a person-centred, integrative approach that emphasises listening and tailoring sessions to each person.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of experience and volunteer work with Victim Support Scotland and Healed Scars supporting people affected by abuse and trauma.
Where is Rachel based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the information in her profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.