Rachel Smitheman, BACP
- Client-centred approach
- Five years experience
- Works with adults and youth
About Rachel Smitheman
Rachel creates a comfortable, empathic space where clients can explore the concerns that brought them to therapy and work collaboratively toward practical ways forward. Her style emphasises listening and understanding, helping clients to identify their own goals and strengths as part of the healing process. Rachel holds a BACP credential - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling in the UK - which reflects her training and adherence to professional standards.
Throughout her work she aims to offer a nonjudgmental environment tailored to the needs of each individual, enabling both adults and younger clients to address emotional challenges and build resilience over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Smitheman have?
Rachel has five years of professional experience.
Is Rachel Smitheman a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Rachel Smitheman provide therapy?
Rachel provides therapy in English.
Where is Rachel Smitheman located?
Rachel is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Rachel Smitheman as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Smitheman work with international clients?
Yes, Rachel works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Smitheman 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Client-Centred Support Delivered Remotely
Client-Centred Therapy places the person seeking help at the heart of the process. It focuses on empathetic listening, acceptance, and helping clients to explore their feelings and values so they can make meaningful changes. This approach is well suited to issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions because it encourages self-understanding and personal growth.
Alongside client-centred work, Rachel emphasises collaborative exploration - working with clients to identify their goals, adjust the pace of therapy, and find strategies that fit their life. That collaborative stance helps when addressing communication difficulties, attachment concerns, or challenges around motivation and coping, because the plan evolves from the client’s priorities rather than being prescribed.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Rachel works with each person to determine what feels most helpful based on needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit regular work into busy schedules and to connect with a registered professional from different locations. Many clients find that remote options improve accessibility and consistency while still supporting meaningful progress.