Rachel Huyton

Rachel Huyton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of full-time counselling experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and questions about life purpose. Rachel uses clear, practical sessions to help people talk through what feels overwhelming and to identify small, manageable steps forward.

She draws on client-centred and existential approaches in her work. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her, and on the bigger questions that come up after major life changes. Sessions often include time to reflect on values and meaning alongside skills like breathing exercises and relaxation when anxiety or panic are present.

Rachel has more than ten years of management experience in a mental health service, which she says gives her a broad view of how different problems affect everyday life. She offers both online and face-to-face appointments and works with individuals and with couples when relationship issues are part of the work.

Practically, she asks people to suggest days and times that suit them when arranging appointments. She explains that sessions are planned together, with a treatment plan agreed on early in the work. Rachel uses her experience to balance practical strategies with time to discuss deeper concerns about identity, loss and purpose.

If someone is unsure about next steps after a change in work or life, she aims to help them clarify what matters now and consider options that fit their circumstances.

How Rachel uses client-centred and existential ideas online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience in the here and now. It involves open listening, reflecting back what someone says, and helping them find their own solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship problems by making space for honest talk about what is happening.

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, identity and life direction. It supports people who feel stuck after a change or who are asking what matters next. Discussions often cover values, responsibility and choices rather than offering quick fixes.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Rachel will discuss what feels most relevant, and together they will choose ways of working that fit the person’s needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.

The biography notes she offers online sessions but does not specify formats here. Please confirm the exact online session options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in where needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break between commitments more easily. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt techniques like relaxation exercises and reflective conversation to the online setting so the work remains practical and focused.