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Rachel Hamilton

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm person-centred support for everyday struggles

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Rachel Hamilton
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 399666
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred approach
  • Practical coping tools
  • Trauma-aware support

About Rachel

Rachel Hamilton is a counsellor who works in a person-centred, integrative way. She offers a calm space to talk and helps people work through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues and trauma. Rachel encourages clients to set the pace and the topics for each session so they feel more in control.

She uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviours when they feel stuck, or exploring attachment patterns that affect relationships. Sessions are practical and rooted in everyday concerns, from sleeping and eating problems to codependency and coping with life changes.

Rachel has five years of experience and has worked with organisations that support victims of abuse. That background has given her direct experience in helping people affected by emotional abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence. She aims to support people dealing with loss, bereavement and the aftermath of trauma.

Her listed approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Rachel is a BACP member, which is shown in her stated credentials.

Sessions are described as tailored to individual needs, with an emphasis on non-judgemental listening and collaboration. People who value a gentle, supportive tone and practical tools for daily life may find this approach helpful.

How different approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by focusing on small, practical steps rather than getting stuck in worry.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and reactions. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues and intimacy-related struggles by exploring patterns and building more helpful ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Rachel will work with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and pace is set by the client, so methods can be adjusted as needs change.

The profile does not list specific online formats. Please confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people draw on tools and worksheets together during a conversation, and supports continuity of care for those who move between locations. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain regular work while adapting the approach to each person’s circumstances.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be talked about here?

Rachel works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency and life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The style is person-centred and integrative, prioritising listening and collaboration. Techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT and attachment-informed work are used when they fit the client’s goals.

What experience does the counsellor have?

Rachel has five years of experience and volunteer experience with victim support organisations, where she supported people affected by emotional abuse and sexual and domestic violence.

What credentials and region are listed?

The profile lists BACP as a credential and indicates practice in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates that international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with this counsellor?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

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