About Rachel
Rachel Cannon is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of direct therapeutic experience and longer work within mental health settings. Rachel draws on a mix of humanistic and psychodynamic ideas to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and questions about sexuality and gender identity.
She aims to offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where people can begin to make sense of their experiences. Rachel works in a collaborative way that focuses on building a trusting relationship.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve talking through recent problems and patterns that repeat in relationships. She pays attention to both what is happening now and earlier life events that shape current feelings. Her approach is flexible and tailored to each person.
Rachel draws on client-centred listening, attachment-informed ideas about relationships, motivational interviewing to explore change, and psychodynamic thinking about past influences. The exact mix is chosen together with the client to match their needs. People often come for help with stress, panic, addiction, grief, identity concerns such as gender dysphoria, and long-term issues like chronic illness or caregiving strain.
Rachel also supports those dealing with prejudice, shame, low self-esteem and questions of life purpose. If someone decides to begin therapy they complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to Rachel's availability. Rachel uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Rachel is listed here; the rest shows what else Rachel works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Rachel lists
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How Rachel's approaches guide online therapy
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. In practice this means looking at patterns in relationships and using that understanding to change how a person connects with others and manages emotions.Client-centred work places the person's perspective at the centre. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people find their own answers. This approach suits worries about self-esteem, identity and everyday stress.
Finding the right way to work is part of therapy. Rachel will discuss what matters most to the client and try different ways of working until they find a good fit. The choice of approach is collaborative and adjusts as goals and needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or offering a way to meet without needing to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals use online work to reach people who live abroad or who need a more flexible schedule. Talk with Rachel when arranging sessions to match practical needs and preferences.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Rachel helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and grief. She also works with issues around sexuality, gender identity and prejudice.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm and collaborative with an emphasis on building trust. Sessions combine listening, reflection on repeating patterns, and practical discussion about change.
What is Rachel's background and experience?
Rachel has 13 years of therapeutic experience and many more years working in mental health settings. That background informs a range of ways to work with clients.
What professional credentials and where are you based?
Rachel is BACP accredited and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Rachel if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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