Rachel Shaw, NCPS
- Trauma support
- Anxiety relief
- Relationship healing
About Rachel Shaw
Rachel specialises in working with individuals affected by childhood trauma and its ongoing effects, offering practical strategies for managing panic, negative thoughts, and stress while fostering deeper self-awareness. Her approach emphasises collaboration - she views each person as the expert on their own experience and adapts techniques to suit individual needs, integrating mind, body, and spirit in the healing process when appropriate.
Clients seeking to reconnect with their values, rebuild self-esteem, address addictions, or improve intimacy and family relationships will find a therapist who prioritises empathy, respect, and steady progress. Rachel tailors interventions to the presenting concerns, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques within a flexible framework to help people move toward greater balance, acceptance, and wellbeing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Shaw have?
Rachel Shaw has 3 years of experience in therapeutic practice.
Is Rachel Shaw a registered therapist?
Yes. Rachel holds the NCPS credential, a professional registration indicating qualification in therapeutic practice.
In which languages does Rachel Shaw provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Rachel Shaw located?
Rachel Shaw is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Rachel Shaw as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel Shaw through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Shaw work with international clients?
Rachel Shaw does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Shaw cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Person-Centered and Pluralistic Care Delivered Online
Rachel draws on a person-centered approach that emphasises empathic listening and collaborative understanding - the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight, self-compassion, and emotional resilience. This approach can be especially helpful for depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship struggles, and processing the effects of past trauma.She also uses a pluralistic framework, blending techniques from different evidence-based therapeutic methods to suit each person's needs. That flexible stance allows interventions to be tailored - for example focusing on practical coping skills for anxiety or deeper exploration of attachment patterns when working with relationship or abandonment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Rachel works collaboratively with clients to identify what feels most helpful. Together they review progress and adapt methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and life circumstances so the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy with Rachel is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make consistent support more accessible for people balancing work, family, or other commitments.