- Attachment informed
- Client centred
- Somatic elements
About Rachel
Rachel Challans is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, including anger and issues around self-esteem and mood.
Rachel draws on client-centred practice that treats each person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on clear listening and practical conversation. She aims to help people name the problems that keep coming up and notice their own resources for change.
Her approach also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early connections shape patterns in current relationships. That can help when people struggle with trust, commitment or boundaries. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm affects daily life, helping people process distress at a pace that suits them.
Somatic work is included to help people connect body sensations with emotion and behaviour. This is useful for managing strong reactions such as anger, panic or shutdown. Rachel offers straightforward tools to practice between sessions.
She supports people across a wide range of concerns, from grief and addiction to ADHD and eating issues. Rachel accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, she asks for a short questionnaire and an initial booking to set goals and expectations.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rachel uses Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early relationships influence current patterns. This approach looks at trust, boundaries and closeness to help people change recurring relationship reactions. It can be helpful for those who find anger rooted in attachment needs.She also works in a Client-Centred way, which means sessions focus on listening and following what the person brings. This style supports people who want practical conversation and space to make sense of feelings. Somatic therapy is used alongside these approaches to link bodily sensations with emotions and behaviour, offering tools to notice and manage strong reactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how different methods might fit. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations. Some formats can be shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that helps with bandwidth or being less on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt their approach to suit each person's needs and routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, anger and related areas such as self-esteem and mood.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are client-centred and practical, focusing on listening, clear conversation and helping people identify their own strengths.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has three years of professional work experience in counselling.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; please confirm time zones and logistics when booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.