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Rachael Hough, BACP

Rachael Hough is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find practical ways forward.

About Rachael

Rachael Hough is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find practical ways forward. She works with clients who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. She has three years of experience and has worked for two mental health charities.

That background gave her opportunities to support people with a range of difficult problems. These include post-traumatic stress, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, abuse, bereavement, anxiety, depression and low self esteem.

Background and approach

Rachael prefers to work collaboratively rather than give direct advice. She helps people name what feels wrong and then explores what might help them feel steadier. The focus is on building understanding and finding realistic changes a person can try.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Rachael listens closely and helps clients spot patterns, set small goals and practise coping strategies between sessions. She adapts her approach to each person rather than using the same method for everyone.

Rachael is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP on professional records. She offers work in English and conducts sessions online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to her availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	401129	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approach-led online therapy you can fit into life

Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding problems and trying practical responses. One common approach she uses helps people spot unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviours and then practice small changes that reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach is helpful for stress, anxiety and depression because it breaks problems into clear steps that can be worked on between sessions.

She also draws on trauma-informed ways of working that aim to stabilise strong feelings and build safety before moving into more detailed memories or events. This helps people who have experienced trauma, abuse or bereavement feel steadier and better able to make choices about next steps.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of therapy. Rachael works together with each person to decide what feels most helpful for their goals and preferences. That collaborative process shapes session pace, topics and the practical exercises used outside of sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection. These formats help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Rachael commonly help with?

Rachael works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem and depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps name patterns and supports clients to try small changes between sessions.

What relevant experience does she bring?

Rachael has three years of experience and has worked for two mental health charities supporting people with complex mental health needs.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

Rachael is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and she practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.