Rachel Xuereb

• Anxiety and depression
• ACT and CBT methods
• Attachment work

About Rachel

Rachel Xuereb works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression and related concerns, using an integrative approach that adapts to each presenting issue. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years' experience.

Rachel draws on several recognised approaches to understand how problems began and how they keep happening. She aims to identify the what, how, when and why of difficult feelings and behaviours so people can find acceptance and move towards change. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as exploring underlying patterns.

Her work commonly addresses loss, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship difficulties, parenting and family tensions, career stress and issues around identity and sexuality. She also supports people coping with anger, sleep problems, low confidence and life transitions.

Rachel uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-based methods, Client-centred work and Existential ideas. She adapts these to the problem in front of her rather than following one fixed model.

People should expect clear, conversational sessions that look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours alongside personal history. Practical strategies for coping are offered alongside exploration of relationships and values. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site booking process to be matched and schedule an initial session.

How Rachel uses therapy approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current responses, which is helpful for intimacy and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rachel will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then use that information to pick approaches together. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer sessions without travel. Many people find digital sessions help keep continuity during life changes, and Rachel will work with clients to make sessions practical and workable within everyday schedules.

Topics Rachel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coaching
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Rachel

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns she supports, including related stress and sleeping problems.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practices an integrative style, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-based and Client-centred approaches.

What experience does she have?

She has seven years of counselling experience and works as a senior executive in a corporate setting.

Is she a member of 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 United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.