Rachael King

I have availability for face to face, walk & talk & online sessions between 9am - 3pm.

Evening sessions between 6pm - 9pm are online only. 

Please contact for more information on appointment times and availability.

Hi, I’m Rachael, reaching out for support can feel like a big step, finding the right therapy and therapist for you is important and can feel overwhelming with all the choice available. It takes strength to begin exploring your options, just by being here, you’re already doing something positive for yourself.

I can offer you a calm, empathetic, supportive, accepting and confidential space for you to be able to talk openly and be heard without judgement. My work is rooted in a person‑centred approach, which means our sessions are guided by you, your experiences, at your pace, and what feels important to you to explore. I believe deeply in the power of empathy, genuine connection, and creating a safe, trusting relationship where you can be fully yourself. I am able to offer a trauma informed, Neurodiverse affirming therapy and I am a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ issues.

Whether you’re navigating complex mental health disorders, living with the impact of trauma, or dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, issues such as menopause, or a general sense of overwhelm, you don’t have to face any of it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of what you’re feeling and supporting you as you reconnect with your own strength, resilience, and direction.

You deserve support that feels safe, respectful, and centred on your needs. If you’re ready to talk, or you are curious about what counselling might look like with me, I’m here when you feel ready to take that next step, just reach out to book a free 30 minute chat

Trainee Counsellors:- I am passionate about supporting trainee counsellors on their journey to qualification. I firmly believe in the importance of exploring yourself and knowing what is yours before you enter the counselling room as a counsellor.

If you are a trainee counsellor in need of 20 hours of counselling please get in touch and see if I am the right counsellor for you.

My practice offers both short term and long term options:-

Short term -  if you have a specific issue you would like to address in a specific timeframe then I can offer a pre-agreed number of sessions. If you are a trainee counsellor requiring a specific number of hours of counselling for your course requirements I can offer you the number you require.

Long Term - if you have a chronic issue or feel you may need something more open ended, then I can offer long term counselling where there is no set number of sessions or end date and we review your needs as we go along. These can be booked flexibly as weekly/fortnightly/monthly sessions.

Our work together is one on one, and I provide 3 different ways to do this depending on what suits you best:- 

-Face to face in a traditional counselling room setting based in the centre of York

-Walk & Talk, with a choice of 3 different routes in York ranging from urban with pavements, to a natural field in the countryside depending on your preference and ability. Counselling is done whilst walking side by side with the added benefits of regulating gentle exercise.

-Online via video/phone call, this is ideal for anyone who does not live in the York area, has accessibility issues, or simply prefers being in the comfort of their own space. 

I offer a free 30 minute video call so that you can get to know me and how I work and decide if I am the right counsellor for you before making a commitment. If you decide to continue, I will send you a contract and a personal details form for you to complete before booking your first sesssion. Payment will always be required 24 hours in advance of the session, when received I will send you a confirmation of our appointment (with a video link if we are online).

Face to face/Online sessions - The first session will be a chance for me to briefly go through some essential boundaires such as confidentiality etc (these are written in full in the contract). The rest of the session will be a chance for you to talk about what has brought you to therapy, and what you would like to get from it. We will agree goals for you, and agree how we will work together. I do not have a formal assessment process unless there is mention of self harm or suicide.

Walk and Talk sessions - The first session will alway be held online via video call. We will discuss the routes, what you will need, what you can expect and do a formal risk assessment. During a walk and talk session we will meet at the agreed point and walk side by side for an hour while you talk, finishing back at the start point. The therapy is the same but we are moving and surrounded by nature.