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You're not alone, you don't have to have it all figured out and you don't even need to know where to start.

I'm Rachel, a qualified person-centred counsellor offering one-to-one counselling for adults and young people (16+) in Chelmsford and online across the UK.

Maybe you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of thoughts you can't switch off from. Maybe life just feels off, and you're not sure why. Or maybe something painful has happened and you're still carrying the impact. Whatever brings you here, you're not alone and it's okay not to have it all figured out.

Counselling with me is a warm, steady space where you can explore what's going on underneath the surface, in your own time and at your own pace. I'll walk alongside you without judgment, offering space to think, fell, unravel and start to connect more deeply with who you are and what you need.

I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed foundation. This means I won't push, analyse or diagnose you; I trust that you already hold the answers and together we'll create the right conditions for you to find them.

I offer a free 15 minute intro chat to see if I'm the right counsellor for you. Please get in touch if you'd like to arrange this and let’s explore what you need, together.

Difficult thoughts & behaviours

• Intrusive thoughts
• Self-harm urges
• Suicidal thoughts (non-crisis support)
• Coping strategies that no longer serve you

Emotional wellbeing

• Anxiety, worry or panic
• Low mood or depression
• Overwhelm, stress or burnout
• Emotional numbness or disconnection
• Difficulty managing anger or frustration
• Perfectionism
• Low self-esteem or feeling "not good enough"
• High sensitivity Jealousy

Grief, loss & life transitions

• Bereavement and grief
• Miscarriage or fertility issues
• Coping with illness (your own or someone else's)
• Divorce, separation or relationship endings
• Big life changes
• Menopause Pregnancy and birth

Health and body related concerns

• Living with chronic illness or pain
• The emotional impact of medical diagnosis
• Health anxiety or fear of illness
• Body image worries
• Disordered eating patterns or difficult relationships with food
• Navigating the emotional toll of fertility challenges, pregnancy or miscarriage
• Feeling disconnected or at odds with your body

LGBTQIA+ affirmative support

• Coming out
• Navigating identity and expression
• Feeling misunderstood or marginalised
• Exploring gender, sexuality or fluidity

Relationships & communication

• Family conflict or estrangement
• Romantic relationship challenges
• Communication difficulties
• People-pleasing or fear of conflict
• Patterns of unhealthy or toxic relationships
• Struggles with intimacy or trust
• Blended family dynamics

Self & identity

• Low self-esteem or self-worth
• Perfectionism or inner critic struggles
• Identity exploration (inc. neurodiversity, culture, gender or sexuality)
• Feeling lost or unsure who you are
• Struggling with self-acceptance

Trauma & the past

• Childhood emotional neglect
• Relational trauma
• Experiences of abuse (emotional, physical or sexual)
• Flashbacks, hypervigilance or dissociation
• Shame or self-blame

Young people (16+)

• School, college or university pressures
• Friendship and peer issues
• Self-esteem and identity
• Social anxiety
• Feeling overwhelmed or lost
• Acting out or taking risks as a way to manage difficult emotions

Before we meet for our first session, we’ll probably have had a free 15-minute phone or video call which would have been just a quick chat to say hi, talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, and see if it feels like a good fit.

The first full session is really about getting to know each other. There’s no pressure to dive into anything heavy, it’s a chance to start building a connection and get a feel for how we might work together. We’ll talk a bit more about what’s going on for you, what you’d like from counselling, and I’ll explain how I work. You’re welcome to ask any questions, and we’ll go at your pace.

You're not alone, you don't have to have it all figured out and you don't even need to know where to start.

I'm Rachel, a qualified person-centred counsellor offering one-to-one counselling for adults and young people (16+) in Essex and online across the UK.

Maybe you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of thoughts you can't switch off from. Maybe life just feels off, and you're not sure why. Or maybe something painful has happened and you're still carrying the impact. Whatever brings you here, you're not alone and it's okay not to have it all figured out.

Counselling with me is a warm, steady space where you can explore what's going on underneath the surface, in your own time and at your own pace. I'll walk alongside you without judgment, offering space to think, fell, unravel and start to connect more deeply with who you are and what you need.

I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed foundation. This means I won't push, analyse or diagnose you; I trust that you already hold the answers and together we'll create the right conditions for you to find them.

I offer a free 15 minute intro chat to see if I'm the right counsellor for you. Please get in touch if you'd like to arrange this and let’s explore what you need, together.

Difficult thoughts & behaviours

• Intrusive thoughts 
• Self-harm urges 
• Suicidal thoughts (non-crisis support) 
• Coping strategies that no longer serve you

Emotional wellbeing

• Anxiety, worry or panic
• Low mood or depression
• Overwhelm, stress or burnout
• Emotional numbness or disconnection
• Difficulty managing anger or frustration
• Perfectionism
• Low self-esteem or feeling "not good enough"
• High sensitivity Jealousy

Grief, loss & life transitions

• Bereavement and grief
• Miscarriage or fertility issues
• Coping with illness (your own or someone else's)
• Divorce, separation or relationship endings
• Big life changes
• Menopause Pregnancy and birth

Health and body related concerns

• Living with chronic illness or pain
• The emotional impact of medical diagnosis
• Health anxiety or fear of illness
• Body image worries
• Disordered eating patterns or difficult relationships with food
• Navigating the emotional toll of fertility challenges, pregnancy or miscarriage
• Feeling disconnected or at odds with your body

LGBTQIA+ affirmative support

• Coming out
• Navigating identity and expression
• Feeling misunderstood or marginalised
• Exploring gender, sexuality or fluidity

Relationships & communication

• Family conflict or estrangement
• Romantic relationship challenges
• Communication difficulties
• People-pleasing or fear of conflict
• Patterns of unhealthy or toxic relationships
• Struggles with intimacy or trust
• Blended family dynamics

Self & identity

• Low self-esteem or self-worth
• Perfectionism or inner critic struggles
• Identity exploration (inc. neurodiversity, culture, gender or sexuality)
• Feeling lost or unsure who you are
• Struggling with self-acceptance

Trauma & the past

• Childhood emotional neglect
• Relational trauma
• Experiences of abuse (emotional, physical or sexual)
• Flashbacks, hypervigilance or dissociation
• Shame or self-blame

Young people (16+)

• School, college or university pressures
• Friendship and peer issues
• Self-esteem and identity
• Social anxiety
• Feeling overwhelmed or lost
• Acting out or taking risks as a way to manage difficult emotions

Before we meet for our first session, we’ll most likely have had a free 15 minute phone or video call which would have been a quick chat to say hi, talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, and see if it feels like a good fit.

The first full session is really about getting to know each other. There’s no pressure to dive into anything heavy, it’s a chance to start building a connection and get a feel for how we might work together. We’ll talk a bit more about what’s going on for you, what you’d like from counselling, and I’ll explain how I work. You’re welcome to ask any questions, and we’ll go at your pace.