Rachael Oliver, BACP
Rachael Oliver helps people who are feeling stuck, grieving, or struggling with relationships.
About Rachael
Rachael Oliver helps people who are feeling stuck, grieving, or struggling with relationships. She writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her approach aims to make talking easier and to help clients find small, practical steps forward.
She uses a client-centred way of working, which means the conversation follows the client’s priorities. Sessions are built around what the person brings each week rather than a rigid programme.
Background and approach
This can suit people dealing with loss, low self-esteem, life changes, or communication problems. Rachael has five years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP. She keeps learning through ongoing professional development.
She also undertakes regular supervision to reflect on her work and maintain good standards. Her caseload has included grief and bereavement, anxiety and depression, trauma, and loneliness. She has also supported people through issues connected to fertility, pregnancy, birth trauma and miscarriage.
Other areas of focus include boundaries, attachment concerns, body image and the stress of caregiving. Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. Rachael aims to create a calm space where someone can talk about what hurts and test out new ways of coping.
People who want supportive, person-led counselling may find this approach useful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383170 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Rachael works with
Everything Rachael lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachael lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The counsellor will talk with the client about what they want to achieve and suggest ways of working together. If a different emphasis is needed over time, the plan can change to match the client’s goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls suit those who prefer face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets someone write when it feels easier. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can this counsellor help with?
Rachael focuses on relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with a wider range of concerns such as communication problems, caregiver stress and body image.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is client-centred, meaning sessions follow the client’s priorities and pace. Conversations are practical and aim to help people find ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on issues like bereavement, anxiety, depression and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rachael is listed with BACP shown as BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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