Rachel Hoare, BACP

Rachel Hoare is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience from both private practice and educational settings. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Rachel takes a collaborative, person-focused approach that encourages clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgment.

Her practice emphasizes creating a respectful and accepting space where difficult topics can be voiced and worked through at a pace that feels right for each individual. Rachel is trained with the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects a commitment to recognised professional standards of practice.

Recognising that seeking help takes courage, she offers steady support to those ready to pursue a more fulfilling and contented life. Rachel also has experience addressing concerns that commonly affect young adults and offers understanding and practical support for individuals coping with self-harm thoughts as part of recovery and resilience work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rachel draws on client-centered therapy to place the person at the heart of the work, offering an empathetic, non-judgmental space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach is helpful for people exploring self-esteem, grief, or the emotional impacts of trauma because it prioritises personal experience and emotional understanding.

She also uses solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and building practical steps toward change. This method can be particularly effective for clients seeking motivation, coping strategies for stress and anxiety, or short-term work with clearly defined outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions as understanding grows and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, fit sessions around busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. The range of communication styles also allows therapists and clients to choose the way that best supports progress and comfort.