Rachel Blythe
Compassionate counsellor for stress and grief
About Rachel
Rachel Blythe is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, and supports those facing grief and loss. She also offers support around LGBT concerns, self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
Rachel works in a straightforward, respectful way. She listens first, then agrees goals with the person she is talking with. Sessions are shaped to the individual's needs rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
The aim is practical progress people can notice between meetings. Her background includes experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders and longer-term mental health difficulties. She also helps people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, self-harm and codependency.
Rachel gives particular attention to compassion fatigue and women's issues as part of her practice. Rachel holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is listed with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. These credentials are noted to show professional registration in the UK.
People who choose Rachel can expect a calm, non-judgemental space for honest conversation. She aims to tailor each plan with clear steps and achievable goals. Rachel welcomes questions about how sessions work and what to expect next.
What Rachel works with
Sessions & fees
Practical therapeutic approaches and online access
Evidence-based techniques are used in sessions to make therapy practical and understandable. One common approach is goal-focused work that breaks larger concerns into small, actionable steps to manage anxiety and stress. This helps people practise coping strategies between meetings and notice gradual change.Another useful approach is supportive exploration of identity and grief, which gives space to talk about LGBT concerns, loss and self-esteem. This style helps people reflect on experiences, build self-compassion and find new ways to cope with difficult feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and work collaboratively to decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed over time and adjusted based on how well they are working for you.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for regular touchpoints, brief reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Languages
- English
