Rachel Smitheman

Rachel Smitheman trained in the United Kingdom and has practised as a counsellor for five years. She uses a person-centred approach and aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them. Rachel's pronouns are she/her and she works with adults and young people on everyday struggles.

Clients come for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with self-esteem. She also helps people coping with life changes, relationship worries and feelings of isolation. Rachel listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that make life harder.

Sessions focus on the person in front of her rather than a fixed treatment plan. Conversations are guided by what each person brings, with the pace set by the client. Rachel pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver strain, and difficulties tied to chronic pain or illness.

People who prefer an empathic, non-judgemental listener often find her style helpful. She aims to support people as they sort through guilt, shame, communication problems and issues around control or impulsivity. Work can include practical steps as well as exploring deeper feelings.

Rachel accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Her registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Client-centred care adapted for online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor offers empathy, acceptance and genuine listening, and helps people find their own solutions to stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. This approach is useful when someone needs to make sense of strong feelings or regain confidence over time.

Rachel uses a person-centred style to tailor conversations to each person's needs and goals. Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to choose ways of working that match their preferences and what they hope to achieve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time. Many people find it easier to attend regular sessions when they can join from another location, and shorter check-ins can be arranged when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals will guide the choice of format to suit your circumstances and schedule.