Welcome
About me...
My name is Rachel and I would describe myself as warm, caring and genuine. I strive to prioritise and respect you as an individual to ensure that you can feel both heard and understood.
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I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor. This means that I draw from a variety of approaches in order to find the way of working which best suits you. ​​
I provide a safe and welcoming space where the trust we build together can enable you to re-establish connection with yourself and with others.
Together we can begin to gently explore what is happening in your life and what has brought you to counselling. ​
Why choose counselling?
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People reach out for counselling for a myriad of reasons. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed or isolated. You may be suffering a loss, illness, or feel stuck or helpless and unable to find a way out. In addition I am also able to work specifically with issues around miscarriage or infant loss, infertility, rainbow pregnancies, as well as adoption or adoptive parenting.
​My role as your counsellor is to support you in finding a way through these difficult or painful experiences. At the heart of Acorns Counselling is my belief that you already hold within yourself the strength and resources needed to reach your full potential. When life feels hard it is natural to lose belief in yourself and feel alone. There is no shame in reaching out for help, and indeed this can take great courage.
I believe that everyone deserves and needs human connection within a relationship where they can experience empathy and lack of judgement and this is where counselling can be hugely beneficial.
The practical aspects of counselling...
My fees are £45 per weekly 50 minute session. I can offer short-term or open-ended counselling but generally recommend committing to a minimum of 6-8 sessions. This is to allow time for you to settle into our relationship and feel comfortable to explore your story with me. Beyond this, clients vary in how long they continue and I am very collaborative in how we decide this together.
My in-person work takes place in Wiltshire at both The Therapy Rooms in Chippenham and Autonomy Counselling Rooms in Devizes.
Additionally, I can offer combined online and in-person work but do recommend that the first 3 sessions take place in-person, again to allow us the optimal conditions to establish a good therapeutic relationship.
I am currently not able to offer counselling to couples or anyone under the age of 18 years.
Next steps...
If you would like to find out more then please do get in contact with me.
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In the first instance, I will arrange a time for a free 15 minute phone assessment to discuss your needs and determine if I am best placed to become your counsellor. This also gives you an opportunity to experience how it feels to talk with me and decide if you want to go ahead.
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The majority of the sessions that I have available are weekday daytimes so it is worthwhile considering in advance whether or not this would fit with your usual routine.
My Qualifications and Experience...
I hold a Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling from Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC).
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I am a Registered Member of the British Association of
Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and as such I work
according to their ethical framework. This includes ensuring your confidentiality is my top priority and a commitment to my ongoing professional development.
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I have full professional liability insurance and my Acorns Counselling Practice is GDPR compliant.
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I also have over 3 years experience as a voluntary counsellor, previously with Olive Branch Counselling in Chippenham, and currently with Help Counselling Services in Trowbridge and Chippenham.
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​My additional trainings include:
Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy - BCPC Jul. 2021
BACP Training in working with Adoptive Clients - Dec. 2024
Foundation for Infant Loss Training: Infant and Pregnancy Loss Practitioner, Rainbow Baby Specialist and Infertility Specialist - Jan. 2025
Email: Rachel.Acornscounselling@gmail.com Phone/Text: 07470455358
