Rachael Holden, NCPS

Rachael Holden, NCPS, offers trauma-informed therapy with an empathic, non-judgmental approach that supports clients through difficult life moments. She frames healing as a journey of self-discovery, helping people build confidence to make their own choices and move toward greater well-being. NCPS is listed as a professional credential for Rachael, indicating formal recognition of her professional status.

Rachael specialises in trauma-informed work and supports people experiencing anxiety, depression, and a range of other mental health concerns. She prioritises working at each client’s pace, collaborating to clarify goals for therapy and shaping sessions around what each person needs in the moment. This person-centred stance aims to create space for exploration, understanding, and gradual change.

Her practice focuses on developing and refining practical coping strategies to strengthen emotional resilience and overall well-being. Rachael uses talking therapy alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and learn alternative ways of thinking and responding. She also brings a positive mindset into her work, encouraging self-empowerment and the use of constructive thinking to influence how clients experience their lives.

Rachael invites anyone with questions to send a message and will respond to explain how she can help and what working together might look like.

Approaches for Online Care and Collaborative Planning

Rachael works from a client-centred perspective that focuses on understanding each person’s experience and pacing work according to their needs. This approach emphasises empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help clients set meaningful goals and feel supported as they explore change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress by offering practical tools to manage symptoms and build new routines. Mindfulness Therapy complements CBT by teaching present-moment awareness, breathing and grounding practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachael will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and help clients engage in ways that feel most comfortable and practical for them.