- Trauma and loss
- Hypnotherapy and CBT
- Neurodivergence informed
About Rachael
Rachael Davies is a counsellor, coach and clinical hypnotherapist who focuses on the emotional effects of trauma and loss. She has eight years of experience and uses a variety of approaches to help people who feel tired, overwhelmed or like they are operating on autopilot. Rachael aims to create a calm, steady space where people can begin to feel more comfortable in their bodies and relationships.
She listens closely and asks thoughtful questions to help people untangle recurring patterns. Sessions can include talking work, practical tools to reduce anxiety, and hypnotherapy techniques where appropriate. The goal is to find methods that suit each person rather than applying one fixed approach.
Rachael draws on client-centred work to prioritise each person’s experience and on cognitive behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to trace how patterns may have started in earlier relationships and to support longer-term healing. This mix allows flexible pacing and a range of entry points into the work.
Her practice is informed by experience with trauma, domestic and sexual violence aftereffects, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. Rachael says the focus is on helping people feel safer in relationships and better able to trust their own judgement. She supports reflection, skills practice and gentle processing at the client’s pace.
People often come seeking help with anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, obsessive or compulsive patterns, and relationship or family-related stress. If the description resonates, the profile invites readers to consider whether this style of therapy might fit their needs.
How specific approaches can work well online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and offers a space where the counsellor reflects and follows what matters most to the client. It suits people who want to be heard and understood before moving to change work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to break unhelpful cycles; it is often useful for anxiety, panic and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachael will work together with each person to decide which methods to try first, and will adapt the pace and techniques as the work evolves. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant to immediate needs and longer-term goals.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to access therapeutic approaches such as CBT worksheets, guided hypnotherapy exercises and reflective talking work from wherever suits the client, provided that the chosen session format meets their practical needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rachael help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns. The practice also supports issues such as OCD, panic, phobias, self-harm and the aftereffects of sexual assault.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining talking, practical tools and hypnotherapy when useful. Sessions aim to be paced to each person and adapt methods to what feels helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working as a counsellor, coach and clinical hypnotherapist with people affected by trauma and loss.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.