About Rachael
Rachael Bentovim-Gill is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders and relationship concerns. She supports adults facing issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief and intimacy-related problems. She also works with people navigating parenting strains, career pressures and identity concerns including LGBT matters.
She draws on four years in independent practice plus many earlier roles in mental health and education. That background included mentoring, coaching and advising teams at senior levels.
Background and approach
Rachael frames each session around the person in front of her rather than using a single fixed method. Her approach mixes practical strategies and reflective work. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used alongside attachment-based thinking and client-centred conversation.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and mindfulness are offered when they fit the client’s needs. Rachael aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She tailors sessions to the goals you bring, whether that is coping with change, improving relationships or building daily routines.
Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works in English. She uses a short matching process to begin working together and arranges sessions based on scheduling and subscription terms.
What Rachael works with
Everything Rachael lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Rachael is listed here; the rest shows what else Rachael works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match your values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes by focusing on what matters and building small, consistent steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical exercises to break unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape how people relate now and can be useful for intimacy, family and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with you about your situation and goals, and together you will choose methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and may combine techniques from different approaches as needed.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online conversation makes it easier to keep therapy going around work, family responsibilities or other commitments while still working on practical skills and emotional understanding with a registered or accredited professional.
Questions people ask about Rachael
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
Areas supported include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
Sessions combine practical techniques and reflective conversation. The style is collaborative, with strategies tailored to what each person needs to make day-to-day life easier.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
Rachael has four years in independent practice and many prior roles in mental health and education, including senior mentoring and coaching positions.
What are the counsellor's credentials and location?
The counsellor’s listed credential is NCPS and the practice is in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and this counsellor is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here, so it is recommended to confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is payment and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
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