Selina Rainford, BACP
BACP-registered therapist for anxiety and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Addiction support
About Selina Rainford
Selina Rainford is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional training and clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment challenges, codependency, communication and control issues, and the complexities that come with blended families, separation, and fatherhood.
Selina approaches each person as the expert of their own life and focuses on building on existing strengths to support meaningful change. She emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping skills, manage difficult emotions, and make decisions that reflect their values and goals. Seeking help is acknowledged as a courageous first step, and Selina aims to provide steady support and encouragement as clients work toward greater wellbeing.
As a BACP credential holder, Selina adheres to standards set by the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her work is collaborative and paced to each individual, with the intention of empowering people to navigate challenges and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Selina approaches each person as the expert of their own life and focuses on building on existing strengths to support meaningful change. She emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping skills, manage difficult emotions, and make decisions that reflect their values and goals. Seeking help is acknowledged as a courageous first step, and Selina aims to provide steady support and encouragement as clients work toward greater wellbeing.
As a BACP credential holder, Selina adheres to standards set by the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Her work is collaborative and paced to each individual, with the intention of empowering people to navigate challenges and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Selina Rainford have?
Selina Rainford has six years of professional experience.
Is Selina Rainford a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP credentials.
In which languages does Selina Rainford provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Selina Rainford located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Selina Rainford as my therapist?
You can work with Selina Rainford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Selina Rainford work with international clients?
Yes, Selina Rainford works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Selina Rainford 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.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support
Selina draws on structured, evidence-based approaches that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. These strategies help people learn clearer thinking patterns and practical skills for managing everyday stress and mood challenges.She also uses skills-based work tailored to addictions and relapse prevention, helping clients build coping tools, manage triggers, and strengthen routines that support recovery. For those affected by trauma and abuse, Selina offers careful trauma-informed methods that aim to help process difficult experiences and restore a greater sense of control and wellbeing.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Selina works collaboratively with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews progress and adapts the plan as sessions unfold to ensure the best possible fit.
Online therapy with Selina is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, accommodate work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person sessions are not possible.