Rachel Kilburn

Rachel Kilburn is a BACP counsellor with ten years of experience. She combines several therapeutic ideas to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or alone. Rachel writes in a warm, down-to-earth way and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried about reaching out.

She uses an integrative approach that draws on client-centred listening alongside practical tools. Sessions often focus on understanding what matters to the person, noticing patterns, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. Rachel encourages a steady pace so people feel safe to speak honestly and to try new ways of coping.

Her background includes work with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. She also supports people facing life changes, workplace problems and struggles with self-esteem. Attachment concerns, caregiver stress, isolation and social anxiety are other areas she addresses within her practice.

Rachel blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused work. She uses creative methods when helpful, and adapts the approach to each person rather than following a fixed plan. The aim is to build practical skills while also making sense of past experiences.

The first session is treated as the start of a shared process. Rachel asks about the areas that have had the biggest impact and uses that information to plan sessions that suit each person. She describes therapy as a gradual journey toward clearer choices and a more manageable day-to-day life.

How Rachel’s approaches translate to online counselling

Rachel commonly draws on client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural work and psychodynamic ideas. Client-centred work means the person’s concerns guide each session and the therapist listens without judgement to understand what matters most. Cognitive behavioural work looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses simple exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood and to manage panic or social worry. Psychodynamic ideas help people make sense of patterns from the past that still affect everyday choices and relationships.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. Rachel will work with each person to agree what feels most useful, and may shift the focus as needs and goals change. The collaboration aims to balance practical steps with deeper reflection so sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets between meetings and continue progress from home or other convenient locations.