Hello. Truly - thank you for being here. Reaching this page may have taken courage, and I’m glad you found your way to this space.

I’m Rachel, a qualified and registered psychotherapist based in South Wales. I completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of South Wales (2020–2023). After taking time away to welcome my baby, I’ve returned from maternity leave to continue my work with RFB Psychotherapy - my private practice where I support individuals through meaningful, compassionate therapeutic work.

I know that reaching out for counselling can feel overwhelming. Many people arrive here feeling lost, burnt out, or shaken by experiences they never expected to face. My role is to offer you a space where you can feel safe, heard, and genuinely seen. I work with warmth, empathy, and complete confidentiality, creating a therapeutic environment grounded in trust and authenticity.

Before becoming a full-time therapist, I spent 11 years working across state and private education sectors. This experience has given me deep insight into toxic workplace cultures, burnout, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences. My academic research focused on narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and childhood trauma—areas in which I now regularly support clients who are navigating or healing from these often complex dynamics.

My clinical experience includes working with adults facing workplace stress, burnout, domestic and sexual abuse, anxiety, grief, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, ASD and adverse childhood experiences. I also work with children and young people, supporting them through emotional and relational challenges.

As an integrative therapist, I draw from a wide range of therapeutic modalities, choosing the approaches that best support you as an individual. No two people are the same, so the way we work together won’t be either. Our sessions are collaborative, empowering, and rooted in building a strong, supportive relationship - because healing happens most effectively when you feel safe enough to be your real self.

If you feel that working together may be the right next step for you, I would love to connect. Please feel free to reach out via the Contact page.

And again - I'm really glad you’re here.