Rachel Hughes, NCPS
Rachel Hughes is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by daily life.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self Esteem
- +10 more
About Rachel
Rachel Hughes is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by daily life. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and changes at work or home. Rachel uses everyday language and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
She follows a pluralistic way of working - that means she mixes different therapy styles to meet each person's needs. Sessions often include talking through concerns, practical exercises, and short home tasks to build new habits.
Background and approach
Rachel also uses mindfulness and breathing strategies to help reduce intense emotions in the moment. Her background includes four years of practice and registration with NCPS. Rachel draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand repeating patterns, and on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts.
She sometimes uses hypnotherapy to support relaxation and confidence work when appropriate. Rachel aims to create a calm, focused space where people can try things at their own pace. She encourages clear goals and regular review so progress is visible.
The work is collaborative - the person in therapy helps shape what happens each week. Sessions suit people who want straightforward tools and a conversational approach. Whether someone needs short-term problem solving or longer work on life patterns, Rachel adapts methods to fit each situation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS19-08573 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
Approaches Rachel lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life actions. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives clear steps to change how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Those techniques are often paired with short exercises to practise between sessions to build steady habits over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will discuss options, use feedback each week, and adjust methods to match the client's goals and preferences. The work is collaborative and flexible so the plan can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging can be a shorter check-in or ongoing written work between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rachel supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting pressures, career issues and coping with life changes.
What is her style in sessions?
She works in a conversational, client-centred way and combines practical exercises with reflective discussion. Sessions often include goal-setting, breathing or mindfulness exercises, and short tasks to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has four years of clinical experience working with a range of everyday mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people living in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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