Rachael Holden, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

Trauma informed approach
Practical coping skills
Mindfulness and CBT

About Rachael

Rachael Holden offers a gentle, client-centred way of working that helps people find clearer footing during hard times. She presents a calm, non-judgemental approach and invites clients to set the pace and focus of each session. Rachael holds NCPS after her name and brings three years of practice experience in the United Kingdom.

Her work often supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and stress. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and challenges around self-esteem and career change. Additional areas Rachael addresses include caregiver strain, chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, and neurodiversity-related topics such as autism and ADHD.

Rachael blends talking therapy with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness exercises. She aims to help clients build practical coping strategies and strengthen emotional resilience. Sessions focus on simple, achievable steps you can try between meetings.

She describes her style as empathic and trauma-informed, working collaboratively to identify goals and adapt methods to each person. Rachael also emphasises a positive mindset and invites clients to explore how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour.

If you have questions about the way she works or what to expect in a first session, Rachael welcomes a message to clarify the process and help you decide if her approach feels like a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-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 imageCancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Rachael’s approaches translate to online counselling

Rachael uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy alongside mindfulness practices. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and teaches straightforward techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple exercises to help with stress, anxiety and managing strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachael will work with you to agree goals, try methods that suit your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. The aim is to find practical tools that fit your life and help you make steady progress between sessions.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or travel, and it allows sessions without needing to leave your day. It also makes it simple to continue therapy if you move or are living abroad, while keeping the focus on steady, regular contact and workable exercises you can use in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachael commonly help with?

She supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and relationship or intimacy-related problems. Her range also covers sleep and eating issues, addictions, caregiver stress and neurodiversity-related matters such as ADHD and autism.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Rachael uses a client-centred, trauma-informed style that is empathic and non-judgemental. She combines talking therapy with practical tools to build coping strategies and emotional resilience.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of experience working with a variety of mental health concerns and life challenges. That time has been focused on applying person-centred care alongside CBT and mindfulness techniques.

Which credentials and region are listed for Rachael?

Her credential is NCPS, and she practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Rachael?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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