Rachel Challans

Rachel Challans is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and treats people as experts in their own stories. Rachel aims to support and empower those who want change and a more fulfilling life.

She focuses on practical conversation about day-to-day problems like stress, anxiety, anger and relationship difficulties. Rachel also works with issues linked to trauma and abuse, addiction, grief and challenges around intimacy. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that gradually shift how people cope and relate to others.

Her approach is grounded in listening and building trust. She uses client-centred methods to follow what matters most to each person. Attachment-based ideas help when patterns from early relationships affect current behaviour and feelings.

Rachel also draws on somatic and trauma-focused methods to help people notice how stress shows up in the body and to work through difficult memories at a pace they can handle. These methods are applied in a way that suits each person’s needs and comfort.

People often come for help with parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD, eating concerns, and blended family challenges. Rachel pays attention to the whole situation, including communication problems, control issues and co-morbidity. Her style is calm, direct and practical, aiming for realistic changes rather than quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches guide remote work

Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and connections. In online therapy this can help people notice recurring trust and closeness issues and practise different ways of relating within sessions and between meetings.

Client-centred therapy places the person’s goals at the centre. The counsellor listens closely, follows what matters most and adapts interventions to each person’s pace. This approach is useful for problems that need time and steady support, like depression or self-esteem concerns.

Somatic methods pay attention to physical reactions such as tension, breath changes and bodily holding patterns. In remote work these techniques teach simple body-based ways to reduce intense stress and to feel more grounded in daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide together what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as understanding grows.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain momentum while managing everyday commitments.