Rachael Foote , BACP

Rachael Foote is a counsellor licensed in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience in counselling and mental health. She is affiliated with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional training and commitment to recognised practice standards. Rachael has worked across a range of settings, supporting people through depression, stress and anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing trauma and abuse, addressing eating disorders, and navigating a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.

She works from the view that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can help them move through difficulties. Rachael places emphasis on helping individuals find practical ways to manage challenges while building on their existing resources. She recognises the courage it takes to seek change and aims to offer steady support and empowerment as people take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and remote support

Rachael draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore their feelings and identify their strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems going.

She also uses motivational interviewing when helping people who are uncertain about change. This approach helps people explore their own motivations and build confidence to move toward goals. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Rachael collaborates with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques as therapy progresses.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to arrange appointments around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage with therapy from wherever they are and to continue work between sessions when helpful.