Rachel Cannon, BACP

Rachel Cannon is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional practice. They work in an integrative way, drawing on humanistic and psychodynamic traditions alongside transpersonal perspectives and a working knowledge of cognitive behavioral approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.

Rachel has experience supporting people facing anxiety, trauma and abuse, loss, questions about sexuality and gender identity, and major life changes such as career transitions or the end of a relationship or role. Their approach is consistently compassionate, encouraging and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for exploration and change.

In sessions Rachel combines attention to present-day concerns with exploration of significant earlier life events when helpful, inviting clients to reflect on patterns and meaning in their experiences. They aim to challenge stigma around seeking help and to celebrate individuality while working collaboratively to identify ways forward.

Rachel seeks to create a warm and supportive space where people can explore difficult feelings and practical challenges. They recognize that deciding to seek help is a brave step and will work alongside each person to support sustainable change and greater self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rachel combines client-centered and psychodynamic approaches to create a flexible online therapy experience. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-judgmental stance and helps people explore their own goals and values at a comfortable pace - it is often useful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns and adjusting to life changes. Psychodynamic work explores how past experiences and recurring patterns influence present feelings and behaviours, which can help when coping with trauma, attachment difficulties and longstanding emotional themes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rachel will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps ensure sessions remain relevant and responsive as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Rachel is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life while addressing challenging issues effectively.