Rachel Harris, BACP

Rachel Harris is a counsellor who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. She is presented as warm and approachable and aims to build a trusting working relationship so people can begin to feel less overwhelmed.

She works with people affected by trauma and abuse and supports those dealing with loss and major life changes. Rachel also helps with addiction-related concerns, low self-esteem and the particular stresses that come with caregiving or workplace pressure. ADHD, attachment and issues around abandonment and infidelity are further areas she commonly addresses.

Rachel brings three years of professional experience in mental health and wellbeing. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, or BACP, which she follows for professional standards. Those years in practice have included helping people manage panic, persistent worry and the emotional fallout of relationship break-down.

In sessions she aims to combine practical techniques with steady, empathetic listening. People can expect straightforward conversations about coping strategies, communication and steps to reduce day-to-day distress. She also works on processing past hurts when that is needed.

Rachel offers sessions in English and works remotely with people in the United Kingdom. Her approach is collaborative: she helps people decide which tools and ways of working suit their situation and goals.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Rachel uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach involves structured exercises and skill-building to reduce worry and manage stress; these tools can teach breathing, pacing and problem-solving that help day-to-day functioning. Another approach focuses on processing past hurt and trauma in a gentle, paced way so people can reduce the hold of painful memories and move forward with clearer thinking and feeling.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques and agree a plan together. This collaborative approach means methods are adjusted to fit personal needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and ongoing text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be shorter or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or a way to stay in touch between longer sessions. These formats offer flexibility so people can fit therapy around work, study and family commitments.