Rachel Huyton, BACP

Rachel Huyton focuses on people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief or low mood. She introduces a calm, respectful space and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Rachel uses a person-led style that keeps the client in control of what to work on.

Rachel has three years' experience as a full-time counsellor and many years of management within a mental health service. That background has given her wide exposure to common and complex mental health issues. She draws on that experience when helping people cope with trauma, abuse, depression and panic attacks.

Her practice responds to the realities of daily life. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and a simple plan is agreed together. She also uses elements of meditation and relaxation where these suit the person and the goals they bring.

Rachel works from the Midlands in the United Kingdom and offers online work as part of her practice. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.

People who choose to start are asked to suggest days and times that suit them. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling is arranged according to what works best for the client.

How client-centred and existential approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client make choices about what to work on. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility and life direction. It helps when someone is struggling with purpose, isolation, guilt or major life changes by encouraging honest reflection and practical decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which ideas and techniques to use. That collaboration allows the work to change over time if different methods would help more.

Practical benefits of online working include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to arrange appointments around work or family commitments and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Please confirm which exact session formats are offered before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.