Rachael Hough , BACP

Rachael Hough is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings three years of focused experience supporting people through difficult life challenges. She has worked with two mental health charities, gaining practical experience with a wide range of complex issues including PTSD, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, abuse, bereavement, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

Rachael approaches each person as an individual, recognising that what helps one person may not suit another. Rather than offering prescriptive advice, she works collaboratively to help people uncover their own answers and practical steps forward. Her style emphasises listening, gentle exploration, and helping clients build coping strategies that fit their lives.

Clients can expect a practitioner who draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and to explore underlying patterns that affect wellbeing. Rachael explains that recovery and personal understanding are often gradual processes and she supports clients at their own pace while helping them identify realistic goals.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Rachael follows recognised professional standards for practice and ongoing professional development. She delivers therapy in English and has experience working with people facing a wide variety of emotional and psychological concerns.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. One common focus is trauma-informed work, which helps people process painful past experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life. Another emphasis is skills-focused support for stress, anxiety, and depression, teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She takes a collaborative approach to identifying the best therapeutic fit. Finding the right method is part of the process - Rachael and the client work together to choose techniques that match the client's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, adjusting as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support even when in-person sessions are not possible.