Rachel Dowling

My operating hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 8.00pm

For my current availability please use the booking link below:

https://taking-care-counselling.selectandbook.com/

Neuro-affirming counsellor, late-diagnosed ADHD-er, Autism Parent, and LGBTQIA+ ally, working with identity, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, RSD, PDA; gender, sexual orientation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety. Offering space to fully be yourself and work through your experience. 121 counselling. Adults 18+. ONLINE COUNSELLING. Please use booking link for a free 15-minute zoom chat.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I appreciate how difficult and nerve-wracking it can feel to take that first step to seek support. So I would like to offer you a space where you can feel comfortable to truly be yourself, without judgement.

It’s really important to find the right counsellor that you can connect with so that you can freely express yourself and get the most from therapy.

I work on a 121 basis with individuals aged 18+ from different backgrounds, on a wide range of sensitive topics such as ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, life changes, and identity.

To arrange a free 15-minute Zoom chat to answer any questions you might have about working with me, please book HERE.

I want you to feel safe to work with me, and I will tailor my approach to what works for you personally.  If you have sensory requirements, particular communication needs, you feel more comfortable walking around or fidgeting, then we'll honour that. 

You can talk about any topic with me: if it’s important to you it is important. I firmly believe that you are your own expert and I hope to support you as we explore together different ways to bring about any changes you might be looking for.

Whatever your situation I hope to offer you professional counselling without judgement or too much formality.

I provide both short-term and long-term online counselling.

My HR background has provided me with experience and understanding of a range of complex mental health conditions, bullying, harassment, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, work-related stress, workplace adjustments, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the importance of truly listening to individuals.

My lived experience of my own ADHD and a range of neurodivergent diagnoses of family members has also led to me taking a keen interest in neurodivergence and understanding that one size definitely does not fit all when it comes to counselling.

I firmly believe that you are your own expert and as a Person-Centred counsellor I acknowledge that some traditional counselling methods might not feel effective if not adapted to suit different neurotypes. I approach working with clients from a stance of full acceptance rather than trying to change who you are.  

I have been working with clients since 2021, firstly through Mid-Kent MIND, alongside providing support to university students at Rose Bruford Performing Arts College, then in my own Private Practice with individuals since March 2023.

I use a combination of traditional talking, reflection and exploration techniques, alongside therapeutic coaching, neuro-education, and some somatic work.

As it is so important for you to feel comfortable working with me, I always request you attend an initial, free of charge, 15-minute introductory Zoom session with me.

This gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together, so you can make an informed decision. It also gives me the opportunity to understand what you are looking for in counselling, and to determine if we could work together, should you wish to do so.

If you decide to go ahead with counselling and book onto our first session, I will explain and send you the various forms and permissions I will require from you to get started, and I will also send you an invoice for the first session.

Our full first session together lasts one hour and provides an opportunity to explore your current situation, what you hope to work on, and your expectations of counselling.

We will discuss and agree ways of working together, and I will carry out an assessment to fully ensure that I can work with the issues you are looking to explore.

We will then set up a regular appointment for future 50-minute sessions.

My operating hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 8.30pm

For my current availability please use the booking link below:

https://taking-care-counselling.selectandbook.com/

Neuro-affirming counsellor, working with women, trans men, non-binary people and gay clients who are exploring or have been diagnosed with ADHD, autism, AuDHD. Online counselling across the UK. A space to fully be yourself without the need to mask.

Hi, I'm Rachel.

I'm a registered member of the BACP and work within their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I'm also a late-diagnosed ADHD-er, autism parent, and LGBTQIA+ ally.

I know how difficult and nerve-wracking it can feel to seek support for the first time. Finding the right counsellor to connect with matters, so I want to offer you a space where you can express yourself freely and get the most from therapy.

Many of my clients are at a point of transition. Some are young adults leaving home for the first time, or starting university. Others are further on, juggling jobs, relationships, a family, when something makes them explore the possibility of their own neurodivergence. Some clients reach out because they don't know who they are anymore, or they don't feel they are coping with adult life.

My core training is in Person-Centred counselling, but I tailor my work to individual needs. I bring in elements of neuro-education and somatic work where it's useful, always using plain English rather than clinical jargon. I follow your pace and agenda rather than directing the work, and I don't set homework. The aim of our work together is to help you trust your own judgement, work with your brain rather than against it, and find ways of living that actually fit you.

I work on a one-to-one basis with individuals aged 18 and over from different backgrounds, on a wide range of sensitive topics such as ADHD, autism, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance and PDA, LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, life changes, and identity.

To arrange a free 15-minute Zoom chat to answer any questions you might have about working with me, please book HERE.

I want you to feel safe to work with me, and I will tailor my approach to what works for you personally. If you have sensory requirements, particular communication needs, you feel more comfortable walking around or fidgeting, then we'll honour that.

Many clients come to me exhausted by masking and the ongoing effort of appearing fine at work, with family, or in friendships. Old coping strategies have usually stopped working. Day-to-day decisions like what to have for dinner or whether to make a phone call, can start to feel disproportionately hard. There's often a persistent "should" running underneath things, a sense that everyone else got an instruction manual they missed, and a fear that something is wrong with them.

Counselling sessions are warm and gentle. We might talk about what's been happening since we last met, or something that's been on your mind. I won't set the agenda as this is your time to use as you wish.

I use a combination of traditional talking, reflection and exploration techniques, alongside therapeutic coaching, neuro-education, and some somatic work. I might offer you a different way of looking at a situation to see if it connects with you. I might reflect your own words back to you, so you can hear your own thinking more clearly.

Clients often tell me they appreciate not having to over-explain their neurodivergence, gender or sexuality to me, the way they might elsewhere. Some value my honesty and my willingness to gently call things out. Others say they feel safe bringing anything to sessions or appreciate my ability to follow their thoughts wherever they go. Nothing is off-limits: if it's important to you then it is important.

My HR background has provided me with experience and understanding of a range of complex mental health conditions, bullying, harassment, PTSD, neurodivergence, work-related stress, workplace adjustments, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the importance of truly listening.

As it is so important for you to feel comfortable working with me, I always request you attend an initial, free of charge, 15-minute introductory Zoom session with me.

This gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together, so you can make an informed decision. It also gives me the opportunity to understand what you are looking for in counselling, and to determine if we could work together, should you wish to do so.

If you decide to go ahead with counselling and book onto our first session, I'll send a few short forms by email before the session: a registration form, a GDPR consent form, and a working agreement covering fees, confidentiality, and cancellation notice, so that session time itself isn't taken up with paperwork. I will also send you an invoice to be paid before our first session. Daytime sessions finishing before 6pm are charged at £65 (rising to £70 from 01/01/2027), and evening sessions after 6pm are £70 (rising to £75 from 01/01/2027).

The first session lasts an hour, longer than our usual 50-minute sessions. In it, I'll ask you some questions around family, friends, work, home life, general health etc, to explore your current situation. We'll also talk about what's brought you to counselling, what you hope to work on, and your expectations of counselling.

We'll discuss and agree ways of working together and go through the working agreement so you can ask any questions before signing. I will also carry out an assessment to fully ensure that I can work with the issues you are looking to explore.

Whatever your situation I hope to offer you professional counselling without judgement or too much formality.

I provide both short-term and long-term online counselling.

For more information about getting started with me please feel free to look at my website.

My operating hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 8.00pm

For my current availability please use the booking link below:

https://taking-care-counselling.selectandbook.com/

Neuro-affirming counsellor, late-diagnosed ADHD-er, Autism Parent, and LGBTQIA+ ally, working with identity, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, RSD, PDA; gender, sexual orientation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety. Offering space to fully be yourself and work through your experience. 121 counselling. Adults 18+. ONLINE COUNSELLING. Please use booking link for a free 15-minute zoom chat.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I appreciate how difficult and nerve-wracking it can feel to take that first step to seek support. So I would like to offer you a space where you can feel comfortable to truly be yourself, without judgement.

It’s really important to find the right counsellor that you can connect with so that you can freely express yourself and get the most from therapy.

I work on a 121 basis with individuals aged 18+ from different backgrounds, on a wide range of sensitive topics such as ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, life changes, and identity.

To arrange a free 15-minute Zoom chat to answer any questions you might have about working with me, please book HERE.

I want you to feel safe to work with me, and I will tailor my approach to what works for you personally. If you have sensory requirements, particular communication needs, you feel more comfortable walking around or fidgeting, then we'll honour that.

You can talk about any topic with me: if it’s important to you it is important. I firmly believe that you are your own expert and I hope to support you as we explore together different ways to bring about any changes you might be looking for.

Whatever your situation I hope to offer you professional counselling without judgement or too much formality.

I provide both short-term and long-term online counselling.

My HR background has provided me with experience and understanding of a range of complex mental health conditions, bullying, harassment, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, work-related stress, workplace adjustments, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the importance of truly listening to individuals.

My lived experience of my own ADHD and a range of neurodivergent diagnoses of family members has also led to me taking a keen interest in neurodivergence and understanding that one size definitely does not fit all when it comes to counselling.

I firmly believe that you are your own expert and as a Person-Centred counsellor I acknowledge that some traditional counselling methods might not feel effective if not adapted to suit different neurotypes. I approach working with clients from a stance of full acceptance rather than trying to change who you are.

I have been working with clients since 2021, firstly through Mid-Kent MIND, alongside providing support to university students at Rose Bruford Performing Arts College, then in my own Private Practice with individuals since March 2023.

I use a combination of traditional talking, reflection and exploration techniques, alongside therapeutic coaching, neuro-education, and some somatic work.

As it is so important for you to feel comfortable working with me, I always request you attend an initial, free of charge, 15-minute introductory Zoom session with me.

This gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together, so you can make an informed decision. It also gives me the opportunity to understand what you are looking for in counselling, and to determine if we could work together, should you wish to do so.

If you decide to go ahead with counselling and book onto our first session, I will explain and send you the various forms and permissions I will require from you to get started, and I will also send you an invoice for the first session.

Our full first session together lasts one hour and provides an opportunity to explore your current situation, what you hope to work on, and your expectations of counselling.

We will discuss and agree ways of working together, and I will carry out an assessment to fully ensure that I can work with the issues you are looking to explore.

We will then set up a regular appointment for future 50-minute sessions.

For more information about getting started with me please feel free to look at my website.

My operating hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 8.00pm

For my current availability please use the booking link below:

https://taking-care-counselling.selectandbook.com/

Neuro-affirming counsellor, late-diagnosed ADHD-er, Autism Parent, and LGBTQIA+ ally, working with identity, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, RSD, PDA; gender, sexual orientation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety. Offering space to fully be yourself and work through your experience. 121 counselling. Adults 18+. ONLINE COUNSELLING. Please use booking link for a free 15-minute zoom chat.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I appreciate how difficult and nerve-wracking it can feel to take that first step to seek support. So I would like to offer you a space where you can feel comfortable to truly be yourself, without judgement.

It’s really important to find the right counsellor that you can connect with so that you can freely express yourself and get the most from therapy.

I work on a 121 basis with individuals aged 18+ from different backgrounds, on a wide range of sensitive topics such as ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, life changes, and identity.

To arrange a free 15-minute Zoom chat to answer any questions you might have about working with me, please book HERE.

I want you to feel safe to work with me, and I will tailor my approach to what works for you personally. If you have sensory requirements, particular communication needs, you feel more comfortable walking around or fidgeting, then we'll honour that.

You can talk about any topic with me: if it’s important to you it is important. I firmly believe that you are your own expert and I hope to support you as we explore together different ways to bring about any changes you might be looking for.

Whatever your situation I hope to offer you professional counselling without judgement or too much formality.

I provide both short-term and long-term online counselling.

My HR background has provided me with experience and understanding of a range of complex mental health conditions, bullying, harassment, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, work-related stress, workplace adjustments, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the importance of truly listening to individuals.

My lived experience of my own ADHD and a range of neurodivergent diagnoses of family members has also led to me taking a keen interest in neurodivergence and understanding that one size definitely does not fit all when it comes to counselling.

I firmly believe that you are your own expert and as a Person-Centred counsellor I acknowledge that some traditional counselling methods might not feel effective if not adapted to suit different neurotypes. I approach working with clients from a stance of full acceptance rather than trying to change who you are.

I have been working with clients since 2021, firstly through Mid-Kent MIND, alongside providing support to university students at Rose Bruford Performing Arts College, then in my own Private Practice with individuals since March 2023.

I use a combination of traditional talking, reflection and exploration techniques, alongside therapeutic coaching, neuro-education, and some somatic work.

As it is so important for you to feel comfortable working with me, I always request you attend an initial, free of charge, 15-minute introductory Zoom session with me.

This gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together, so you can make an informed decision. It also gives me the opportunity to understand what you are looking for in counselling, and to determine if we could work together, should you wish to do so.

If you decide to go ahead with counselling and book onto our first session, I will explain and send you the various forms and permissions I will require from you to get started, and I will also send you an invoice for the first session.

Our full first session together lasts one hour and provides an opportunity to explore your current situation, what you hope to work on, and your expectations of counselling.

We will discuss and agree ways of working together, and I will carry out an assessment to fully ensure that I can work with the issues you are looking to explore.

We will then set up a regular appointment for future 50-minute sessions.

For more information about getting started with me please feel free to look at my website.

My operating hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 8.00pm

For my current availability please use the booking link below:

https://taking-care-counselling.selectandbook.com/

Neuro-affirming counsellor, late-diagnosed ADHD-er, Autism Parent, and LGBTQIA+ ally, working with identity, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, RSD, PDA; gender, sexual orientation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety. Offering space to fully be yourself and work through your experience. 121 counselling. Adults 18+. ONLINE COUNSELLING. Please use booking link for a free 15-minute zoom chat.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I appreciate how difficult and nerve-wracking it can feel to take that first step to seek support. So I would like to offer you a space where you can feel comfortable to truly be yourself, without judgement.

It’s really important to find the right counsellor that you can connect with so that you can freely express yourself and get the most from therapy.

I work on a 121 basis with individuals aged 18+ from different backgrounds, on a wide range of sensitive topics such as ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, life changes, and identity.

To arrange a free 15-minute Zoom chat to answer any questions you might have about working with me, please book HERE.

I want you to feel safe to work with me, and I will tailor my approach to what works for you personally. If you have sensory requirements, particular communication needs, you feel more comfortable walking around or fidgeting, then we'll honour that.

You can talk about any topic with me: if it’s important to you it is important. I firmly believe that you are your own expert and I hope to support you as we explore together different ways to bring about any changes you might be looking for.

Whatever your situation I hope to offer you professional counselling without judgement or too much formality.

I provide both short-term and long-term online counselling.

My HR background has provided me with experience and understanding of a range of complex mental health conditions, bullying, harassment, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, work-related stress, workplace adjustments, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the importance of truly listening to individuals.

My lived experience of my own ADHD and a range of neurodivergent diagnoses of family members has also led to me taking a keen interest in neurodivergence and understanding that one size definitely does not fit all when it comes to counselling.

I firmly believe that you are your own expert and as a Person-Centred counsellor I acknowledge that some traditional counselling methods might not feel effective if not adapted to suit different neurotypes. I approach working with clients from a stance of full acceptance rather than trying to change who you are.

I have been working with clients since 2021, firstly through Mid-Kent MIND, alongside providing support to university students at Rose Bruford Performing Arts College, then in my own Private Practice with individuals since March 2023.

I use a combination of traditional talking, reflection and exploration techniques, alongside therapeutic coaching, neuro-education, and some somatic work.

As it is so important for you to feel comfortable working with me, I always request you attend an initial, free of charge, 15-minute introductory Zoom session with me.

This gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together, so you can make an informed decision. It also gives me the opportunity to understand what you are looking for in counselling, and to determine if we could work together, should you wish to do so.

If you decide to go ahead with counselling and book onto our first session, I will explain and send you the various forms and permissions I will require from you to get started, and I will also send you an invoice for the first session.

Our full first session together lasts one hour and provides an opportunity to explore your current situation, what you hope to work on, and your expectations of counselling.

We will discuss and agree ways of working together, and I will carry out an assessment to fully ensure that I can work with the issues you are looking to explore.

We will then set up a regular appointment for future 50-minute sessions.

For more information about getting started with me please feel free to look at my website.

My operating hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 8.00pm

For my current availability please use the booking link below:

https://taking-care-counselling.selectandbook.com/

Neuro-affirming counsellor, late-diagnosed ADHD-er, Autism Parent, and LGBTQIA+ ally, working with identity, ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, RSD, PDA; gender, sexual orientation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety. Offering space to fully be yourself and work through your experience. 121 counselling. Adults 18+. ONLINE COUNSELLING. Please use booking link for a free 15-minute zoom chat.

Hi, I’m Rachel. I appreciate how difficult and nerve-wracking it can feel to take that first step to seek support. So I would like to offer you a space where you can feel comfortable to truly be yourself, without judgement.

It’s really important to find the right counsellor that you can connect with so that you can freely express yourself and get the most from therapy.

I work on a 121 basis with individuals aged 18+ from different backgrounds, on a wide range of sensitive topics such as ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, life changes, and identity.

To arrange a free 15-minute Zoom chat to answer any questions you might have about working with me, please book HERE.

I want you to feel safe to work with me, and I will tailor my approach to what works for you personally. If you have sensory requirements, particular communication needs, you feel more comfortable walking around or fidgeting, then we'll honour that.

You can talk about any topic with me: if it’s important to you it is important. I firmly believe that you are your own expert and I hope to support you as we explore together different ways to bring about any changes you might be looking for.

Whatever your situation I hope to offer you professional counselling without judgement or too much formality.

I provide both short-term and long-term online counselling.

My HR background has provided me with experience and understanding of a range of complex mental health conditions, bullying, harassment, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Rejection Sensitivity (RSD), Demand Avoidance & PDA, work-related stress, workplace adjustments, LGBTQIA+ issues, and the importance of truly listening to individuals.

My lived experience of my own ADHD and a range of neurodivergent diagnoses of family members has also led to me taking a keen interest in neurodivergence and understanding that one size definitely does not fit all when it comes to counselling.

I firmly believe that you are your own expert and as a Person-Centred counsellor I acknowledge that some traditional counselling methods might not feel effective if not adapted to suit different neurotypes. I approach working with clients from a stance of full acceptance rather than trying to change who you are.

I have been working with clients since 2021, firstly through Mid-Kent MIND, alongside providing support to university students at Rose Bruford Performing Arts College, then in my own Private Practice with individuals since March 2023.

I use a combination of traditional talking, reflection and exploration techniques, alongside therapeutic coaching, neuro-education, and some somatic work.

As it is so important for you to feel comfortable working with me, I always request you attend an initial, free of charge, 15-minute introductory Zoom session with me.

This gives you a chance to ask any questions you might have, and to get a feel for how we might work together, so you can make an informed decision. It also gives me the opportunity to understand what you are looking for in counselling, and to determine if we could work together, should you wish to do so.

If you decide to go ahead with counselling and book onto our first session, I will explain and send you the various forms and permissions I will require from you to get started, and I will also send you an invoice for the first session.

Our full first session together lasts one hour and provides an opportunity to explore your current situation, what you hope to work on, and your expectations of counselling.

We will discuss and agree ways of working together, and I will carry out an assessment to fully ensure that I can work with the issues you are looking to explore.

We will then set up a regular appointment for future 50-minute sessions.

For more information about getting started with me please feel free to look at my website.