Rachael Cowie
Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor - online only
We all experience periods where we need some additional support to manage a difficult situation, work through a particular issue, or understand something from our past. Whilst friends and family can be a huge source of love and support, speaking to someone impartial can really help us to make sense of things in a new light.
How I work
I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, with several years’ experience in both the private and voluntary sectors, and I offer both long-term and short-term therapy one-on-one to adults. I provide a space that is safe, calm and confidential, so that you may share whatever is going on for you, without judgement. I have experience working with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, sexuality issues, low self-worth, family conflict, self-harming, trauma, eating disorders and relationship issues. I also speak Italian, and can work with individuals who wish to use both English and Italian in the sessions.
I consider you to be the expert on your life, and my role as a therapist is to sit alongside you, while we make sense together, as an act of collaboration and co-creation. I work slowly and mindfully, and encourage creative processes and use techniques such as breathing, self-compassion exercises and mindfulness. I believe that whilst relationships can be a source of wounding, they are ultimately where we can also mend and heal. The process of healing looks and feels very different for each of us, but I feel that therapy, at the right time in our lives, can provide a sacred space which is conducive to such healing, propelling us into new ways of being.
Qualifications and Training
I have an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as a Clinical Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative and Psychodynamic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute.
I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and follow their ethical framework. I also attend regular clinical supervision and CPD to support my work.
How to get started
Please note that I now only work online. If you are interested in meeting, we would organise an exploratory consultation where we establish if we can work together. We would then agree on a day and time for us to meet weekly for a 50-minute session.
