Rachel Hughes

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT techniques
• Mindfulness practice

About Rachel

Rachel Hughes works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes and coaching. She describes herself as a pluralistic therapist who combines different therapy styles to meet individual needs. Rachel is registered with NCPS and has four years' experience.

She uses a mix of approaches in her work. Sessions focus on practical tools and talking through what matters now. Rachel aims to help people build confidence and clarity so they can manage day-to-day pressures more effectively.

Her use of client-centred methods means the conversation is shaped by the person's concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) elements may be used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness techniques can be introduced to aid present-moment awareness and stress reduction.

Rachel also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences influence current feelings and responses. Hypnotherapy can be offered as a tool for focused mental rehearsal and to support behaviour change when appropriate.

Over four years she has worked with people facing a range of life stresses and transitions. Sessions are organised to fit the priorities named by the client, and the therapist adapts methods as progress is made.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what the person brings to the session and on the goals they want to work towards; it involves reflective listening and collaborative planning and is useful for general life and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and uses practical exercises and homework to build new patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Hypnotherapy involves guided mental rehearsal and suggestions to support changes in habits or reactions and can be used alongside other methods for issues such as habit change or managing strong emotional responses.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that suit the client's needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made in a collaborative way.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats the counsellor currently offers before booking. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirming the options will ensure they fit around work, childcare and daily routines. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time so sessions can be scheduled at times that suit everyday life.

Topics Rachel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Rachel

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as one of her main concerns and she uses CBT and mindfulness approaches to address worrying thoughts and physical tension.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She describes a pluralistic approach, combining client-centred work, CBT, psychodynamic ideas, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to suit individual needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience working as a counsellor and has been practising with the approaches listed in her profile.

Where is she based and registered?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What formats can I expect for sessions?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

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