Rachel Kilburn, BACP
Rachel Kilburn is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years’ experience.
About Rachel
Rachel Kilburn is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years’ experience. She draws on her own life roles as a parent and family member to bring empathy and plain-speaking support to people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Rachel meets clients with warmth and a steady presence to help them begin again at their own pace. Rachel uses an integrative approach that combines different therapeutic styles to suit each person.
Background and approach
She blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic ideas. The goal is practical change alongside a clearer understanding of patterns that keep causing pain. In sessions she focuses on creating a trusting relationship where people can speak openly about what matters.
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and coping with life changes. Rachel also supports people dealing with workplace strain, loneliness, caregiving stress and questions about life purpose. Her way of working is flexible and paced to the individual.
Some people use practical CBT techniques to manage symptoms. Others explore past patterns to understand recurring reactions. Sessions can include creative elements when that helps someone express emotions that are hard to put into words.
Rachel describes the first meeting as the start of a journey together. She gathers information, helps set priorities and agrees next steps with each person. Over time the work aims to increase understanding and offer choices that support a more manageable life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 177071 | April 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Trauma and abuse
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachel lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand repeating patterns that began in earlier relationships. That work can shed light on why certain reactions keep happening and help people choose different responses. Rachel discusses options with each person so they can decide which methods feel most useful for their goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will work with the client to identify priorities, try different techniques and adjust the plan as needed. This shared process helps ensure sessions match the client’s needs, pace and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when verbal and non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Chat and messaging support shorter or more flexible exchanges and can fit around work or daily routines. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What problems does Rachel help with?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, social anxiety, workplace issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rachel uses an integrative style that combines listening, practical tools and exploration of past patterns. Sessions aim to be warm, paced to the client and focused on what will help in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of therapeutic experience working with adults, adolescents and children in various settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rachel is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Rachel accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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