Rachel Lockwood , BACP

Rachel Lockwood offers a person-centered, integrative approach that places the individual at the heart of the therapeutic process. She works at a pace set by the client, creating space for people to explore thoughts and feelings without pressure. Rachel supports individuals aged 12 and over and works with couples aged 18 and above, aiming to cultivate a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship that encourages openness and honest conversation.

Her practice draws on a range of counselling models, including systemic and psychodynamic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused methods, narrative therapy, and psychosexual therapy. This variety allows her to tailor interventions to each person or couple, matching techniques to presenting concerns and personal preferences.

Rachel has experience addressing a broad spectrum of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement, and sexual dysfunction. She is described as genuine, empathic, and understanding, and she values the privilege of accompanying people through different stages of their journeys. Rachel recognises that therapeutic change is a unique process for each client and aims to provide steady, respectful support throughout that process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rachel integrates several established approaches to support people facing a range of difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current connections and can be helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and challenges in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a warm, non-judgemental environment in which the client's own priorities and pace guide the work - this approach supports self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Rachel works with each person or couple to consider their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting methods to find the best fit rather than prescribing a single technique from the outset.

The online format makes these approaches accessible across different settings. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can engage in regular sessions with licensed professionals while managing work, family, or mobility constraints. This flexibility supports continuity of care and allows therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.