Rachel Smith
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About the Therapist
Rachel Smith is a Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the BACP, with a strong commitment to improving emotional wellbeing through safe, empathetic, and ethically grounded support. She has previously worked therapeutically with clients affected by domestic abuse and brings a reflective, client-centred approach to her counselling practice.
Alongside her formal counselling training, Rachel brings over a decade of experience in coaching and client support within regulated environments. Her wider background includes supporting families and children through voluntary work, offering emotional and practical support around mental health, parenting challenges, and financial hardship. She values trust, empowerment, and creating a safe space where clients can explore personal and emotional challenges at their own pace.
At a Glance
- Session format: Please enquire for current availability
- Client groups: Adults
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Domestic Abuse, Emotional Wellbeing, Trauma, Mental Health, Personal Growth
- Registration: BACP
- Approach: Person-Centred Counselling
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology
Therapy Approach
- Person-centred counselling
- Empathic, active listening and reflective practice
- Ethical, confidential, and boundaried support
- Client-led therapeutic relationships focused on growth and wellbeing
Client Types
- Adults
- Clients facing personal and emotional challenges
- Individuals seeking supportive, person-centred therapy
Areas of Support
- Domestic abuse related support
- Trauma and emotional wellbeing
- Mental health and coping strategies
- Empowerment and resilience building
- Parenting and family-related pressures
- Financial wellbeing related emotional stress
Professional Registration
- Registered Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Committed to ethical practice, confidentiality, and safeguarding
Professional Experience
- Placement Counsellor with Hopian (formerly Rotherham Rise), supporting clients affected by domestic abuse
- Performance Coach in a Financial Support Team, integrating mental health awareness into coaching and staff support
- Extensive client support experience in vulnerable and regulated environments
- Voluntary family support work with Home-Start UK Sheffield
What to Expect
Rachel offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can talk openly about the difficulties they are facing. Her person-centred approach focuses on building trust, listening with empathy, and helping clients feel genuinely heard and understood.
Sessions are guided by your individual needs and pace, whether you are dealing with the impact of trauma, domestic abuse, emotional stress, or other personal challenges. Her aim is to support greater resilience, self-understanding, and empowerment in a way that feels grounded and respectful.