Ms. Rachel Barlow, BA (Hons), NCPS Accredited, EMDR Practitioner

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Rachel

Online Therapy

About Me

Based in the UK, I'm a fully qualified EMDR therapist and NCPS professional accredited counsellor with a demonstrated history of success in helping people to make positive changes in their lives. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing and gently move towards change.

My work is centred around supporting people with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and emotional overwhelm. My approach is grounded in person-centred values. This means:

you are listened to with care and respect.
there is no pressure to be any particular way.
we work at a pace that feels manageable for you.

My Approach to EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy offers a way of working that goes beyond talking alone. It allows experiences that feel “stuck” to be processed more fully, so that they lose their emotional intensity, and no longer limit how you feel, respond, live and experience the world.

I integrate EMDR with a relational, human approach so that the work we do together feels both containing and effective.

My Background

As well as being a qualified psychotherapeutic person-centred counsellor, I bring over two decades of experience in mentorship and coaching, which allows me to provide compassionate guidance and support tailored to your unique needs. My training in EMDR therapy enables me to support deeper processing of trauma, anxiety and emotional distress.

Alongside my work with private clients, I work with a large NHS mental health trust, victim support and local council services. As an accredited registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) my practice adheres to and aligns with their rigorous ethical and professional frameworks. Additionally, I am accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Education & Experience

EMDR Therapy Practitioner – EMDR Academy, accredited by EMDR UK & Europe (all 4 parts)
BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling – University of Chichester
Certificate in Counselling Skills – University of Chichester
Professional Accreditation in Counselling and Psychotherapy – The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Professional Accredited Member of The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Member of The Person Centred Association (TPCA)
Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – University of Lincoln
Safeguarding Children Level 2 – University of Lincoln
Certificate in Online Counselling – The Open University

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Professional Accredited Member of The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Member of EMDR Europe & UK

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Correctional Facility
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Juvenile Correctional Facility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Residential Treatment Facility
  • Seniors
  • Veteran Center
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance