Rachel Sprunt, BACP

Rachel Sprunt welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not themselves right now. She offers a warm, down-to-earth presence and keeps sessions simple and focused. Rachel introduces a calm space to talk without judgement and at a pace that suits each person.

Rachel is a BACP counsellor. She uses a person-centred style, which means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the client. Her aim is to help people notice their own answers and try out different ways of coping. Sessions can include talking, reflecting, and practical steps to manage stress, anxiety or low mood.

Her work is informed by a range of life experiences, including illness, parenting and career change. Rachel draws on that background to offer empathy and straightforward feedback when it is helpful. She combines compassion with gentle challenge to help people move forward.

Common concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to related issues such as attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and caregiver strain. Rachel aims to tailor conversations to each person’s needs rather than use a one-size-fits-all method.

She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. If someone is unsure about starting, Rachel invites them to take a first step and see how a few conversations feel.

How person-centred work and online counselling connect

Rachel primarily uses a person-centred approach, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions. This style is useful for worries about identity, low self-esteem, grief and general life change because it gives space to explore feelings without pressure.

She also draws on practical, evidence-informed techniques to help manage symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. These techniques tend to focus on clearer thinking, small behavioural steps and building day-to-day routines that reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right style is part of the work. Rachel will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adapt her approach as the conversations progress. Decisions about methods are made together, based on needs, goals and personal preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, enabling a shorter check-in during a work break, or allowing someone to join without being on camera. These practical benefits help therapy sit alongside everyday commitments while focusing on progress.