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Our sessions can start from 10.00 a.m. and finish at 7.00 p.m.

I work from Monday to Thursday. I have availability online and in person. 

I can work with people from the whole of the UK and Europe.

My approach is Integrative, I combine Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Transpersonal, Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, Person-Centred, Narrative, Cognitive and Nervous system therapies. I will tailor your therapy to your specific requirements. I can teach you tools and techniques to manage your anxiety, depression and symptoms and then work relationally to get to the root causes of your distress.

I have extensive training and experience through working for the NHS, councils and charities. I am a member of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy, the British Psychological Society and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I work with many different people from all walks of life. 

Who do I help?

I work with adults, over 18 years old.

People who have anxiety and depression, and may be having panic attacks,

Survivors of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse or emotional neglect, and childhood trauma,

Survivors of Narcissistic or toxic relationships,

High achievers who struggle with perfectionism and work stress,

People with neurodivergence and their friends and family,

People with low self esteem and confidence,

People who are struggling with their current or past relationships,

People who have suffered closed head injuries, MS or CVA’s,

Survivors of domestic abuse,

People suffering from bereavement,

People who have experienced baby loss and pregnancy issues,

Sessions last for fifty minutes and are based on a relational approach.

Contact Rachel Fripp

Website rachel.psychotherap.wixsite.com

Email rachel.psychotherapy@gmail.com

Our first step is a free telephone consultation, where I will assess your needs, make sure I have the right skills for you, and give you the chance to ask me any questions you may have. This usually lasts 30 minutes.

In our first session, I will explain confidentiality and it's limits and we will start to build our therapeutic relationship. I will continue my assessment as I get to know you and your unique life experiences, family and work. 

My contract contains my privacy policy.

Our first three sessions are a dynamic assessment and from there I will make a formulation of how to help, support and heal you best.

I am available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

I appreciate that life can be difficult sometimes. Maybe you are anxious or depressed, or maybe a life event is causing you distress. Together, we can work in a transparent and collaboratively way to address your issues and work towards your goals. I am friendly and easy to talk to and I will make a dynamic assessment, which I will share with you, and I will explain what we are working towards and how we can get there. From 2012 to 2018, I studied a UKCP accredited course in Integrative Psychotherapy, Level 7, where I learned person-centred, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, systemic, sensorimotor, and relational therapies and how this is evidenced in neuroscience. I have since learned Internal Family Systems therapy and Transpersonal therapy. I will tailor my psychotherapeutic approach to your individual needs.

I began counselling in 1993, following the completion of an honours degree in Psychology, as a drug and alcohol counsellor for a charity. Later, I became a Psychologist for the NHS and I worked in the specialisms of closed head injuries and forensic mental health services. Thereafter, I worked with people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. In 2018, following the completion of a level 7 post-graduate diploma, I started private practice. 

Who do I work with? I work with adult individuals in short and long term work. I specialise in working with neurodiversity. I help high achievers who have work stress. I support and help people with anxiety and depression. I help survivors of trauma and abuse and toxic relationships. I also help with self esteem and confidence Other specialities include baby loss, pregnancy issues, bereavement, alcohol and substance use, childhood trauma and loss. You can choose to work with me in person or online.

During the first session, we will check your personal information and the psychotherapy agreement, which I will have sent you prior to the session. This will be stored in line with GDPR regulations. This is your opportunity to tell me about yourself and what you want from therapy. I will ask you some questions about you and your life experiences. We will explore your needs and we may establish goals of therapy. I will explain how and why we may work together and about confidentiality in sessions.