Rachel Rooks

I have availability - please get in touch for times/dates available

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and navigating its ups and downs isn’t always easy. You might be struggling with your mental health, facing challenges from the past or present, or just sensing that something feels "off" but not knowing why. Hi, I’m Rachel. With over 18 years experience as a counsellor and 15 years working in mental health, I truly understand both the challenges and the transformative power of therapy—because I’ve been on both sides, as a client and a therapist. You don’t have to figure things out alone. If you're ready to take that first step, let’s do it together.

I’m a Person-Centred therapist, which means our sessions are all about you—what you’re going through and what feels right for you. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, so I work in an integrative way, drawing on different approaches to tailor my support to your unique needs. Together, we’ll find a way forward that works best for you.

I know that reaching out can feel daunting, and taking that first step is often the hardest part. But you’ve already made it this far, and that’s a big deal. If you’re wondering whether therapy might help, I’d love to invite you to get in touch. I offer a free 15-minute consultation—just a relaxed chat to see if we’re the right fit and how I can support you.

Face to face - ​Sessions are held in a safe and comfortable therapy room which will help you to feel more at ease and open to sharing thoughts and feelings.

Walk & Talk - These sessions are held in Southend and the surrounding area​s. This approach involves you and I taking a walk on a carefully selected and safe route instead of sitting in the traditional therapy room. You may have tried face to face therapy and found it didn't work for you? It's not uncommon to struggle with finding the right words to say in therapy, and walking side by side without the pressure of making eye contact can be helpful for some individuals.

Online/video calls -  These remote sessions offer convenience, flexibility and accessibility for all, and it offers the same level of support and confidentiality as traditional, in the therapy room, sessions.  It allows you to access support from the comfort of your own home or wherever you may be.

Our first contact will be a free 15 minute phone call, where we can discuss what your needs and goals for counselling are, and what I can offer.

If we both agree that we would like to work together, we can establish when and where our first session will be. Each session thereafter will cost £55 and is 50 minutes.

During that first session we will complete an assessment, and continue onto further sessions if agreed by both.