About
Rachel Thomas
I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist with 6 years of experience of working in the NHS, student mental health and charity sector. I became a Counselling Psychologist after 20 years working in education. I have a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and I am a member of the British Psychological Society.
I am an integrative practitioner trained in Psychodynamic, CBT and Person centred approaches and draw from Compassion focused therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness techniques and Trauma focused CBT (TF-CBT).
I work in a trauma informed way and tailor the sessions to meet your individual needs. Whatever you are facing we can work together to explore and understand your emotions, identify and understand patterns, develop coping strategies and build resilience.
Experience
Who I work with
I work with adults, older teenagers (18+) and university students.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling with navigating life’s challenges? Maybe you are experiencing change or dealing with difficult relationships? Whether you are managing the transition to adulthood or experiencing midlife challenges I offer a warm, compassionate and safe landing place to explore your difficulties. Making positive changes to enable you to feel more at ease with yourself and the situation you are facing.
Difficulties I work with
I have experience of supporting people with a range of difficulties including:
Navigating life transitions
Relationships
Stressful life events
Stress and anxiety
Low mood and depression,
Trauma related issues
Low self-esteem and self criticism
Body image concerns
Physical health challenges and chronic health conditions
Navigating neurodivergence
Perimenopause/Menopause
This is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure if I can help you with your concerns please get in touch for a free 15 minute call.