Rachel Huyton

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss

About Rachel

Rachel Huyton works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She uses a client-centred approach and existential therapy to help people talk through what matters to them. Rachel is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional counselling experience.

Rachel practised as a full-time counsellor after working for over ten years in mental health service management. That background means she is familiar with a wide range of mental health issues and the pressures they create in daily life. She draws on that experience when planning sessions and discussing realistic goals.

In sessions she focuses on listening and on helping people find their own answers. Client-Centred Therapy underpins her way of working, with the counsellor following the client's pace and priorities. Existential Therapy is used to look at meaning, choice and the bigger questions that can come up during hard times.

Rachel also uses simple meditation and relaxation techniques when these are helpful. She discusses and agrees a plan with each person so the work fits their needs and circumstances. Practical aspects such as suitable days and times are arranged directly with her.

Sessions are offered in English.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client's pace, helping them to reflect on feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, responsibility and how people make sense of their lives. It helps when someone is struggling with big questions, loss, or feeling stuck and unsure about the future.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree how to proceed. They will adapt methods and the session structure as your work evolves so it fits what you want to achieve.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to use video when preferred; please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy accessible alongside everyday commitments.

Topics Rachel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Rachel

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and she helps people manage both everyday worry and panic symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy as her main approaches, helping people explore personal choices and follow their own pace.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional counselling experience and over ten years of prior management experience in a mental health service.

Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the Midlands, United Kingdom.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography states she works online and face to face; please confirm current session options with her before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

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