Rachel Bedwell
Counsellor in Swindon

Hello,

My name is Rachel, and I am a fully qualified and insured Integrative counsellor with a person centered focus.

I offer online, phone counselling sessions, face to face sessions at my home cabin and walk and talk counselling in the Swindon area.

I believe therapy can make a huge difference in your life and I'm passionate about providing a non-judgemental and confidential space to support you on your journey of emotional and mental wellbeing.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions. I also have an advance DBS check.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

My background is in education, supporting students in Primary school with Autism, ADHD and challenging behavior. I also have Worked with Aiming high, supporting children and young people from 8year old's up to their 18th birthday.

I have experience working with a wide diversity of clients young to elderly, each client is unique with their own stories. We have worked together on things such as stress, anxiety, loss, emotional dysregulation, trauma, depression, anger, self-harm, low-self-esteem, relationship difficulties, survivors of domestic and sexual abuse both historic and acute. I have worked with recent diagnosis and ill health, including those caring for children/partners who are neurodivergent.?

I have also previously volunteered as a counsellor at Ipsum working with clients from 16-year-olds upwards.

I have volunteered as a primary school counsellor, working with 11-year-old (year 6 children).

In a previous role I worked as an crisis advocate at Swindon and Wiltshire sexual assault referral center and the Swindon and Wiltshire ISVA service, where I supported clients with past or recent domestic and sexual assault. Within this role I have received the VAWG (violence against woman and girls) unsung hero 2022 award.

I have previously worked as a school counsellor at a local secondary school.?

Along side of my private practice I also work for a charity as a Child and Young persons sexual violence counsellor in Wiltshire.

No matter what you would like to bring to our sessions, I am open to exploring with you in a non-judgmental, caring way, to help you find the answers you need.

I have had training hold qualifications in the following:

Domestic abuse and intimate partner violence
Equality and diversity 
Honour based violence and forced marriage
Human trafficking and modern-day slavery 
Mental health, dementia and learning disability awareness
Safeguarding adults' level 1,2 &3
Safeguarding children's levels 1, 2 & 3
Self-harm
Sexual abuse and recognising grooming
Substances misuse
Trauma informed approach to understanding the impact of sexual violence 
Autism awareness diploma
Dyslexia awareness diploma
ADHD awareness diploma
Exercise and mental health
Changing ideas in mental health
Children and young people participation
Emotions and emotional disorders
Tech Abuse 
Counselling level 1
Level 2 certificate in counselling skills
Level 3 certificate in counselling skills
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling level 4
ASSIT - Applied suicide intervention skills
Pre trail Therapy
CATT Practitioner
Solution focus therapy
Level 5 children and young people counselling

My Specialisms

At Ground 2 Grow Therapy, I specialise in working with children, young people, and adults who have experienced trauma, loss, or emotional distress.

My key areas of focus include:
• PTSD & Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
• Childhood Trauma & Attachment
• Domestic & Sexual Violence
• Anxiety, Low Mood & Emotional Regulation
• Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts
• Neurodiversity-Informed Support
• Creative & Expressive Therapies

With a warm, integrative, and trauma-informed approach, I offer a safe and supportive space to process, heal, and grow, at your own pace.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

I work with therapeutic models: Person Centered, CBT, CATT and solution Focus Therapy. My approach is person-centered and holistic in nature, meaning the therapy will be led by you, underwritten by a foundation of trust, empathy, and non-judgement. With person centered at my core I take into account you as a individual and you circumstances, and use elements of CBT,CATT and solution focus therapy to help you explore and cope with your problems.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£45 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£45 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Now Live! sessions for children aged 6-10 years (45min sessions) induction offer £35 per a session till 30th September 2025 then this will increase to £40 per a session. Sessions for children and young people ages 10 -16 years (50 min sessions) I offer a reduced fee of £40 per a session. For young people aged 16 and Adults (50 min sessions) fees are £45 per a session.