Rachel Smitheman, BACP
Rachel Smitheman trained as a person-centred counsellor in the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Rachel
Rachel Smitheman trained as a person-centred counsellor in the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience. She uses she/her pronouns and approaches therapy with respect and sensitivity. Rachel aims to make contacting a counsellor feel less daunting for people who are worried or unsure about starting.
Her work focuses on everyday pressures such as stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps people dealing with relationship concerns, changes in life circumstances, and self-esteem or body image difficulties.
Background and approach
The list of specific topics she supports includes abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, and feelings of guilt or shame. Rachel follows a Client-Centred Therapy approach. That means sessions are shaped by the person in front of her, not by fixed agendas.
Conversations aim to be accepting and non-judgemental so people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions can be delivered online in several formats, which helps people fit counselling around work, family life or health needs. She works with people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients; conversations are carried out in English.
People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Costs vary by location and the subscription system can be cancelled at any time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384544 | July 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
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachel lists
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
The central idea is collaboration. The therapist will work with each person to find what feels most helpful, adjusting the style and pace based on goals and preferences. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be reviewed together as sessions progress.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls let people use body language and facial cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be scheduled during a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, caring duties, health concerns or travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Rachel help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship worries and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress and mood disorders.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Rachel uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach which prioritises the person's own pace and priorities. Sessions emphasise empathy, respect and a non-judgemental listening space.
What is her background and experience?
She qualified as a person-centred counsellor in the UK in 2020 and has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as supplied in the profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with your location and the therapist's availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then book sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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