Rachel Challans

I currently have some availability for new clients . 

Sessions offered via:

In person, 

video call, 

telephone call

I also offer some flexibility with days and times. 

Hi I'm Rachel and I am a  person centered psychotherapist/counsellor and EFT Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner.

 Brief list of the type of issues I am experienced in working with 

• Domestic abuse all forms
• Childhood abuse all forms
• Trauma
• Some experience with personality dissorders
• Trauma bonding cycles
• narcissistic abuse cycles
• Intrusive/frightening thoughts
• Sexual issues and sexuality
• Mental health issues
• depression/anxiety
• CPTSD Complex Post Traumatic Stress Dissorder 
• Spirituality

My approach

I offer an open minded, and non judgemental space  to be able to explore  experiences and issues safely.

I understand that when coming to therapy people want to know that they are safe to discuss "any" issue no matter how embarrassing frightening  or shameful it may feel. 

This is why I ensure that my clients know right from the start that as a therapist, I am able to hold any information the client may need to bring that they  find  embarrassing frightening,  sensitive or disturbing,   safely, empathically and without judgement. 

I look forward to working together

Rachel 🙂 

What to expect from me; 

Confidentiality 

All sessions are confidential

Honesty, 

I will be transparent and honest in our sessions in regard to Information, confidentiality contract and my knowledge.

No judgement,

You will feel safe to discuss the most worrying, embarrassing  or frightening issues without fear of judgement. 

Empathy

You will feel seen,  heard, valued and understood within our sessions.  

Humour 

At times I use Humour in therapy when it is appropriate. I've laughed through my tears and failings many times.  Humour can bring healing when it is used appropriately and  sensitively.

Sit with the hard stuff

You will be getting a therapist who is able to sit with your pain and struggles no matter how difficult or dark it may feel,  without minimising or panicking.  You are safe to share without filtering no matter how disturbing or difficult it may be. 

Personal experience 

As a person who has life experience in, and worked through, some of the areas I specialise in I am able to draw on this and offer deep understanding. 

Professionalism and knowledge

Despite my down to earth approach, I am well researched and have 24 years experience working in various different settings and roles with people who have experienced trauma, abuse, sexual issues,  mental health, intrusive dark thoughts, drug and alcohol issues,  ADHD  and bi polar to name a few,  along with many others.

Specialisms 

Domestic abuse

Intrusive thoughts

Sexual issues

Trauma bonding

Narcissistic abuse

Spirituality

I look forward to walking with you on this part of your journey. 

Sessions will include

 introductions

Confidentiality explanation

Basic explanation of the type therapy I offer and whether I can meet the clients needs / issues 

Basic details taken  and contact details

Brief overview of client 

Then moving on to finding out what the main presenting issue is/are.

This first session is free  will be 30 minutes long.  

The reason I offer this session for free is because it is an initial information finding session for both of us.  It ensures that the client understands what is involved and whether I am the right fit for them and also for me to assess whether I can meet this clients presenting needs and issues. 

There is no obligation to book further sessions and clients are free to leave the 30 minute Free session and think about whether they want more sessions or not. Or even if the client feels they need to wait until they are ready .

 Everything at its right time .