Hello!

My name is Rachel (she/her) and I was born in Morocco. I am of English and Asian heritage and moved to the UK at the age of 5 after my parents wanted to settle down. We lived in the USA for a few years between Morocco and England, so I struggle to know where exactly it is that “I come from”. I know I come from a family of jet-setters whose careers based themselves in an international lifestyle and whilst I do love to travel, I have found much solace in finally settling down in the beautiful Welsh countryside.

I grew up in Salisbury, Wiltshire and went to University in Bath. I did a few small stints in London and Dubai, neither of which were for me, and returned to Bath before meeting my husband. I am a countryside girl at my very core.

I am married to a chiropractor and we have a beautiful daughter together. We also have 3 furry babies, Ralph and Mabel (cats) and Otis (Labrador); the latter of whom I talk about a lot as we spend a lot of time outside together. I love my little family unit and I will definitely ask to see photos of your pets, too.

I am interested in all things photography, art and cinematography. My undergraduate degree was in Photography and Digital Media. I chose to become a Secondary Teacher of Art and Design shortly after my BA and pursued a career in teaching for 11 years.

After my own journey of therapy to unpick some childhood trauma, in my late 20s, I decided to study Counselling and Psychotherapy at USW. I graduated in 2023 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and opened my private practice in 2025. I spent 2 years between working part-time still as a teacher, whilst part-time as a Primary School Counsellor for a local service.

When I’m not at work, you will most likely find me in the snack aisle in a supermarket, wondering what to ‘treat myself’ to, a park with my daughter or a woodland walk with Otis. I enjoy reformer pilates and social league netball but outdoor walking is where I get most of my joy. My husband and I both share love for travel, good food and great friends. There probably isn’t a coffee shop in South Wales that we have not yet descended upon. We are both suckers for a pastry and an iced latte.

As a natural creative, I enjoy working creatively in therapy. I can offer you creative tools and activities within our sessions that you are more than obliged to turn away if you wish. I believe that when words fail us, colours, shapes, materials and expression can help us to access the subconscious and dig into what’s lying underneath. This can be so helpful in many ways, but is always up to you. Sometimes talking is all we need.