Rachel Lockwood, BACP
Experienced counsellor who listens and follows your pace
Details
| Name | Rachel Lockwood |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Rachel
Rachel Lockwood is a counsellor who centres the person in the room. She invites clients to move at their own pace and aims to build a non-judgemental relationship where people can speak openly. Rachel uses an adaptable style to match what each person needs.
She works with adults and with individuals aged 12 and over. Rachel brings five years of experience across different settings. She uses Narrative Therapy alongside Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when helpful.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical conversation, noticing patterns, and making sense of difficult experiences. Common concerns she supports include anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, addiction and eating or sleeping problems. She also helps people dealing with ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and major life changes.
Her style is straightforward and empathetic. Rachel listens, reflects back what she hears, and helps people explore alternatives to stuck ways of thinking and relating. She aims to help clients name their stories and find more useful ways forward.
Rachel is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Rachel works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rachel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rachel directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches in online counselling and what they do
Rachel commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe their personal stories so unhelpful themes become clearer and change feels possible. Narrative work is useful for relationship issues, self-esteem struggles and coping with life changes. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy which looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps when people notice repeated problems with trust, abandonment or closeness. Client-Centred Therapy is a core part of her style, offering a listening, non-judgemental space where clients lead the pace and agenda. This helps people who want a steady, reflective process rather than a directive programme. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try different ways of working to find what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and practical. Online therapy brings practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or keeping a shorter check-in matters. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or want more frequent brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel commitments.Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Rachel help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem and addictions, among other concerns.
What is Rachel's therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and narrative-informed, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing where useful.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has five years of experience working in different settings with a range of presenting issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Contacting this therapist
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