Rachel Smitheman

• Stress and anxiety
• Self esteem work
• Relationship issues

About Rachel

Rachel Smitheman works on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes using a person-centred approach. She qualified in the UK in 2020 and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with five years of professional experience.

Rachel uses person-centred counselling to help clients talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on the client's own priorities and pace rather than a set programme. She encourages practical reflection and straightforward conversation to clarify feelings and options.

Her practice covers a broad range of themes such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness or pain. She also supports people dealing with communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, and challenges around guilt and forgiveness.

Rachel has experience assisting people who feel isolated or stuck, and those questioning life purpose or facing a midlife change. She works with mood-related problems and difficulties with impulsivity or motivation. The emphasis is on listening and helping clients find clearer ways forward.

Sessions are conducted in English and Rachel accepts international clients. She aims to make the first steps simple, with an online matching questionnaire and an option to schedule an initial session. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary by location.

How Rachel uses person-centred work in online counselling

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening to the client's perspective and following their pace. It helps people who are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression or relationship matters by placing their own priorities at the centre of each session.

In practice, this means sessions are led by what the client brings. The counsellor offers reflection and questions to help clarify feelings and options rather than directing a set plan. That collaborative way of working supports people facing life changes, caregiver stress, body image concerns and mood-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will work with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a shared conversation rather than a fixed prescription.

Practical advantages of online work include fitting appointments into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Different session arrangements can also make it easier to check in briefly on difficult days or to choose a format that suits quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking.

Topics Rachel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Rachel

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are a common topic in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practices person-centred counselling, which emphasises the client's perspective and personal pace in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She qualified in 2020 and has five years of professional experience.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is located in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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