- ACT informed
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Rachel
Rachel Xuereb BACP is a counsellor with seven years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on practical issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting pressures and anger. Rachel also supports people facing career change, intimacy concerns, sleep problems and the after-effects of trauma or abuse.
Rachel uses an integrative approach that draws from several therapies. She listens to what is happening now and asks about earlier life patterns. This helps identify why certain problems keep returning and where change is most possible. The aim is to build acceptance of difficult feelings and then take steps that feel manageable in day-to-day life.
Sessions focus on clear, concrete work. That can include looking at thought patterns, testing small behaviour changes, exploring attachment dynamics, and using values to guide decisions. She also brings reflective conversation to help people make sense of loss, codependency, or family-of-origin issues.
Rachel’s style suits people who want practical tools alongside reflective exploration. Her practice is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-based ideas, Client-centred listening and existential questions about meaning. She works with adults on relationships and career pressures without adding clinical labels.
People start by describing one or two problems they want to change. Sessions then focus on steps that fit into everyday life, such as small behaviour experiments, communication strategies, or ways to tolerate strong feelings without acting on them.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rachel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in practical ways. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in reactions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve relationships.Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening also appear in sessions. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. Client-centred listening gives space for someone to feel heard while deciding which practical steps to try next. Choosing the right mix is collaborative - the therapist and client work together to decide what feels most useful based on goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Rachel will discuss practical arrangements so sessions can fit into everyday life and support steadier progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, parenting strain and anger among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses an integrative style mixing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults in a counselling role.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; start by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.