Counsellor profile
Rachel Hughes, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS19-08573
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Hughes is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has four years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, life changes and coaching needs. She practises in English and accepts international clients.
Rachel describes her way of working as pluralistic. That means she draws on several therapy styles and adapts the approach to what a person needs in the moment. Sessions focus on practical tools and clear steps that clients can use between meetings.
In therapy she helps people understand what lies behind their patterns of behaviour and emotion. That can include identifying thoughts that escalate anger, spotting triggers at work or home, and building small routines that reduce stress. She uses discussion and tasks to build confidence and clarity over time.
Rachel uses a mix of client-centred listening and structured techniques. She may combine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with mindfulness exercises or psychodynamic reflection when it helps. Hypnotherapy is also part of her toolkit and may be offered where appropriate.
People who choose her commonly want straightforward help rather than labels. Appointments begin by clarifying goals and agreeing practical steps. The aim is steady progress you can recognise week to week, not quick fixes.
How sessions work
How Rachel uses different approaches in online sessions
Rachel commonly combines client-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred work means the conversation starts with what matters most to the person and builds from there; it helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and priorities. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations, which is useful for managing anger, anxiety and workplace stress. Mindfulness therapy adds short practices that train attention and reduce reactivity, helping with frustration and rumination.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a client's goals, preferences and day-to-day reality. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress or new issues arise.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, keep appointments during travel, or choose shorter check-ins when time is tight. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt materials and exercises so they work well across distance, and Rachel will explain how she uses exercises and tasks between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career and relationship issues, as well as grief, parenting and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is pluralistic, blending client-centred listening with structured techniques such as CBT and mindfulness to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress and relationship concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live abroad?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.