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Rachael Holden, NCPS

Gentle somatic work with practical coping skills

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About Rachael

Rachael Holden is a counsellor who focuses on somatic work alongside talking therapies. She aims to help people feel safer in their bodies while they talk through anxiety, trauma, depression and life changes. Rachael uses a calm, non-judgemental manner and supports people to take practical steps at their own pace.

Rachael explains that healing is often a process of discovering what works for each person. She helps clients set clear, manageable goals and refines coping strategies that fit everyday life.

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Background and approach

Sessions include a blend of discussion, breath and body-awareness techniques to reduce overwhelm and build emotional resilience. Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT to look at thinking patterns and behaviours. She also uses client-centred listening to prioritise each person’s concerns and preferences.

Mindfulness elements are woven in to help with stress, sleeping problems and rumination. Rachael notes experience supporting people with relationship difficulties, grief, addiction concerns and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with career stress, parenting strains, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Additional focus areas include body image, chronic pain and communication problems. She is registered with NCPS, which appears as her listed credential. Sessions are provided in English and are available to international clients.

If someone prefers online options, Rachael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How somatic and talking therapies work online

Somatic Therapy focuses on sensing the body and noticing how tension or sensations link to emotions and memories. Online sessions can still use guided body awareness, grounding exercises and breath work to reduce physical tension and improve regulation.

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard and respected. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, which helps people feel understood before moving on to practical strategies.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions can include practical tasks and simple exercises to try between meetings to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what feels most helpful, combining somatic techniques, client-centred listening and CBT as needed. This is decided together based on goals, preferences and how a person responds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access from home using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or mobility limits while allowing consistent contact with a therapist. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to suit remote formats, keeping sessions practical and focused on daily life.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy?
Rachael works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related concerns as well as relationship and intimacy issues. She also supports people with grief, addictions, self-esteem and career-related stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style combines somatic awareness with talking therapy. Sessions are client-centred, paced to individual needs, and include CBT and mindfulness techniques when helpful.
What is her background and experience?
Rachael has three years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns. She emphasises practical coping skills and body-based techniques alongside conversation.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential on file.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English