Rachel Taylor

Currently have availability for online or face to face clients.

I am a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited psychotherapist, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) practitioner and IFS-informed therapist with over 12 year experience. I am also able to offer cognitive-behavioural based interventions, if appropriate, and can provide a creative environment in which to work therapeutically with all age groups (from 15yrs+).

I work in an open-ended way with clients and place a great emphasis on providing individuals with a safe environment in which they can be empowered to explore their difficulties and develop a greater sense of self-awareness. I incorporate various techniques in my work including mindfulness-based relaxation and trauma-based body awareness to help individuals with coping strategies and develop a positive sense of self and identity.

My aim is to provide individuals with a safe and confidential space where they can explore their feelings, thoughts and concerns with a qualified professional. I firmly believe that therapy should be flexible to the needs of the client and encourage an open dialogue with my clients to find out what they want from therapy.

If you have a specific issue you want to explore and work through, or you want to feel empowered or perhaps you are interested in looking at your problems from a different perspective, then I can help.

My private practice in Dronfield is based within a professional premise; offering a private, comfortable and safe space for clients to attend in person. The office is within easy access of clients travelling from Sheffield or Chesterfield via public transport. For those travelling by car, I will provide information on free parking facilities close to the premises.

I am also able to offer online (video call) sessions, if appropriate.

I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation where we can introduce ourselves, address any questions we may have and discuss your therapeutic needs in more detail.  

In our first session together, we will go through the information you need to know before commencing therapy. You will have the opportunity to understand more about my approach to therapy, the structure of sessions/costings etc., and we can also address any questions you may have about starting therapy.

The initial assessment is also an opportunity for us to discuss your situation and background in more detail and to talk a little about your hopes and expectations and how therapy will work. More importantly, it will provide an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to feel more at ease with me before deciding on whether you would like to work with me. I will also be able to get a better sense of what you are looking for from therapy and, in doing so, can ensure that I am the right person to support you.