
Rachel Smitheman
Person-centred counselling for life changes
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Person-centred counselling for life changes
Start with Rachel SmithemanLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Rachel Smitheman is a person-centred counsellor who qualified in the United Kingdom in 2020 and has five years of professional experience. Her pronouns are she/her.
She has worked with both adults and young people on a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and self-confidence. Rachel uses a person-centred approach to help clients explore the personal issues that have led them to seek therapy.
Rachel emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in her work and recognises that beginning therapy takes considerable courage. Her aim is to provide a comfortable, empathic space where she and the client can explore difficulties together and work toward a way forward.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or navigating life changes - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
A major benefit is flexibility - people can choose the mode of contact that suits them best, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Licensed professionals provide the care, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. For many, online therapy is a practical and effective way to begin working on personal concerns and to access ongoing support.