Rachael Bentovim-Gill

• CBT
• ACT
• Attachment work

About Rachael

Rachael Bentovim-Gill works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and addictions. She also supports people with relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem. Rachael is registered with the NCPS and has four years' experience as a practising therapist in private practice, with a longer background in mental health and education.

Before private practice she spent more than 15 years working in mental health and a further 25 years in the education sector at senior level. That included mentoring, coaching teams and advising on mental health across organisations. This wider experience informs how she works with people today.

Rachael uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), attachment-based methods and client-centred ways of working. She also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic techniques when these suit a person’s needs.

Sessions are adapted to what each client needs to make practical changes and manage difficult feelings. Rachael aims to help people identify habits and patterns, try new ways of coping and practise skills between sessions. The focus is on clear steps rather than jargon.

She describes her role as working alongside people to create an open setting for talking about thoughts and feelings. The emphasis is on direct conversation, reflection and practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning. Rachael says she looks forward to meeting people and working together to help them move forward.

How her therapeutic approaches fit with online work

Rachael uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people recognise unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviours; this approach is practical and focuses on skills you can practise between sessions. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings and commit to small changes that match what matters to them. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experience affects trust and connection, which can help with intimacy and family-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the first conversations. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, such as using therapy around work breaks or when travel is difficult. They can also allow a shorter check-in or audio-only conversation when that is needed. Registered or accredited professionals generally aim to match session length and frequency to what fits a person's routine and goals.

Topics Rachael lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• ADHD
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Rachael

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main concerns and she uses approaches such as CBT and ACT to address them.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She combines cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, attachment-based work and client-centred methods, plus mindfulness and psychodynamic techniques when appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience as a practising therapist in private practice and many additional years working in mental health and education roles.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.