Rachael Oliver, BACP
Rachael Oliver is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, grief and major life changes.
About Rachael
Rachael Oliver is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, grief and major life changes. She aims to make sessions simple and straightforward so clients can talk honestly about what feels hard. Rachael uses calm listening and a client-centred approach to help people feel heard and clearer about next steps.
Rachael centres sessions on each person’s experience rather than a fixed agenda. She encourages people to name feelings and notice patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
Conversations often include practical ways to cope with strong emotions and small steps to rebuild confidence. She draws on five years of professional experience and keeps learning through ongoing professional development. Regular supervision is part of her practice to reflect on cases and stay ethical in her work.
That helps her adapt when someone’s needs change. Rachael has experience with bereavement, anxiety and depression, trauma, and feelings of loneliness. She also supports people facing pregnancy-related difficulties, fertility issues, birth trauma and miscarriage.
Her work includes helping people with self-esteem, communication problems and coping after separation. Sessions are offered in English and Rachael works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. She offers a mix of live video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383170 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rachael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Rachael names
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-centred therapy is based on respectful listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, non-judgmental attention and reflections to help people make sense of their feelings. This approach suits issues like grief, relationship pain and low self-esteem where being heard matters.In conversation, the counsellor helps clients notice patterns and decide which small changes they want to try. Sessions are guided by the client’s goals rather than a fixed treatment plan. The therapist will work collaboratively to find the style and pace that feels right, adjusting approaches if something is not helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls give face-to-face contact when tone and expression matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need shorter exchanges or want support between longer sessions.
Many registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible across locations and time zones. The therapist will discuss which format fits each person’s goals and daily routine.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Rachael help with?
She supports people dealing with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and major life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, caregiver stress and body image.
What style of therapy does she use?
Rachael practises client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping the client lead the pace. This approach helps people feel understood and make choices that suit them.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience and continues with regular professional development and supervision to support her practice.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Rachael works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, sessions are offered to international clients and meetings are arranged according to the therapist’s availability and time zones.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.