Rachel Xuereb, BACP

Rachel Xuereb is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship strain. She supports people facing grief, trauma and parenting pressures, and works with those navigating career changes and intimacy concerns. Rachel uses everyday language and practical steps so conversations feel straightforward and useful.

Rachel draws on seven years of experience and a BACP registration, bringing a flexible, person-focused style to sessions. She adapts her methods to the issue in front of her, looking for the root cause and practical ways to move forward rather than sticking to a single technique.

In sessions she listens first, then helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour. That often includes simple exercises to try between meetings, such as small changes in daily habits or short mindfulness practices. The aim is to build clarity and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her approach blends elements from cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance-focused work with relationship- and attachment-aware thinking. Rachel describes her way of working as integrative, choosing what fits each person’s needs and style. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current relationships and coping choices.

Rachel’s style is calm and direct. She supports people who want practical tools and clearer thinking around difficult feelings. If you want a counsellor who helps you understand what’s driving a problem and makes small, manageable plans to change, she may be a good match.

How Rachel's approaches fit with online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most to them. It focuses on small, values-based steps and can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change habits that keep problems going. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships and early experiences shape current patterns and helps people understand and shift those relationship habits.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, then try methods that fit your needs. If something does not help, the plan can change and other techniques can be tried until you find a good fit.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to keep therapy at a steady pace while juggling work and family commitments. Confirm current session options and scheduling when you start so practical arrangements match your routine.