Rachael Bentovim-Gill

Rachael Bentovim-Gill is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood conditions like bipolar and depression, ADHD, and difficulties with relationships and intimacy. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, sleeping and eating problems, parenting strain, career stress and compassion fatigue. Rachael uses straightforward language and practical steps in sessions so people can start making changes quickly.

She brings four years of private practice experience alongside many years working in mental health and education. Before private practice she mentored teams, coached professionals and advised organisations on mental health for over 15 years, and has 25 years of experience across education and leadership roles. Her broad background informs a pragmatic approach to common life problems.

Rachael adapts therapy to each person’s needs rather than following one strict method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based ideas, dialectical behaviour approaches and client-centred ways of working. Sessions are tailored to practical goals and everyday life challenges.

In the room she aims to create an open, non‑judgemental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. The work focuses on building skills, spotting unhelpful patterns and trying small experiments between sessions. Rachael describes starting therapy as a courageous step and offers steady support through that process.

She is registered NCPS. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behaviour patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress and improve functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connections and aims to change repeating patterns in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they then choose techniques and ways of working that suit the person and situation, adjusting as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapy alongside work, family duties or medical care more easily. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the pace and exercises for remote sessions so therapy remains practical and goal-focused.