Rachel Kilburn, BACP
Rachel Kilburn is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years of experience.
About Rachel
Rachel Kilburn is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years of experience. She speaks English and offers therapy to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. Rachel writes from a place of lived experience and practical understanding of everyday pressures.
Rachel uses an integrative style that draws on several approaches to fit each person. She often blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking.
Background and approach
This mix lets her focus on what feels most useful for you in the moment. Sessions aim to be calm and straightforward. Rachel listens for what matters most and helps people notice patterns in thoughts and feelings.
She uses practical exercises alongside reflective conversation to build coping skills and insight. Many people come to Rachel with concerns such as low self-esteem, panic attacks, social anxiety, work stress, grief, or trauma and abuse. She also supports people struggling with guilt, isolation, caregiving strain, or questions about life purpose.
The first session is described as a starting point for trust and understanding. From there Rachel works at a pace that suits the person and focuses on small, achievable changes. The work is collaborative and aims to help people feel more able to make choices about their future.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 177071 | April 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachel lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small behaviour changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic and depression. These tools can be practiced between sessions and reviewed online.
Trauma-focused work concentrates on helping people manage responses to past harm. It combines safety, grounding techniques and paced exploration to reduce distress and build coping. This kind of work can be adapted to a person's readiness and energy level.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those aims. Decisions about pace and techniques are made collaboratively, so people feel in control of their journey.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and use visual exercises, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit around a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options help make therapy easier to fit around family, work and travel.
Frequently asked
What issues does Rachel help with?
Rachel supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, panic disorder, social anxiety and workplace pressures.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions mix reflective conversation and exercises to build coping skills and insight.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has ten years of therapeutic experience working in various roles. That background shapes her flexible, tailored approach to care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first session?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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