- Collaborative approach
- Goal focused
- Experienced mentor
About Rachael
Rachael Bentovim-Gill helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood changes, trauma and abuse, ADHD and addiction-related issues. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem and career or life changes. Rachael practises in the United Kingdom and works in English.
Rachael has four years working as a therapist in private practice. Before that she spent many years in mental health and education roles. She also worked at senior levels in the education sector, mentoring teams and advising on mental health for 25 years.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs. She aims to create an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
Rachael uses a mix of approaches chosen to suit the person sitting in front of her. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based methods and client-centred practices. Mindfulness and some psychodynamic techniques are used when they fit the clients goals.
She also brings coaching experience to work on executive and professional issues. That background is used to help with goal-setting, decision points and practical steps alongside emotional work. Rachael invites people to take steps toward a more fulfilling life and supports them through that process.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then take small steps towards what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and new behaviours, which often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change repetitive ways of relating and managing emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachael works collaboratively to see which methods suit a persons goals, needs and preferences. She may combine techniques from different approaches and will check in about what is helping as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, and reduce travel time. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they use exercises, homework and structured steps that can be shared and reviewed between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt materials and pace to suit each person and their practical circumstances.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Rachael help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions and related concerns such as relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and career changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Rachael works in a straightforward, collaborative way and tailors sessions to each persons needs. She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed without judgement.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years as a therapist in private practice, plus many years in mental health and education roles and 25 years working at senior levels mentoring and advising on mental health.
What qualifications or registration does she hold?
Her listed credential is NCPS. This is the credential shown in her profile information.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.