Rachel Clarke

Professional Profile

I am a specialist in the areas of eating disorders, trauma and relationships.

I have worked in mental health services since 2009, including in the community, hospital and in private practice.

Alongside my clinical work, I am a University Programme Director and lead specialist CBT training programmes in anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I also train and supervise other therapists from Hereford to Newcastle and in Ireland. And I have trained with internationally recognised experts, including some of the people who developed the treatments I use.

My approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Tavistock Couples Therapy.

I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we can explore how your difficulties have developed, understand what might be keeping them going and find ways to make changes that are meaningful to you.

How Therapy Can Help

Whatever has brought you to therapy, I aim to offer a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you can feel comfortable exploring your difficulties and working towards meaningful change.

Therapy isn't just about talking through problems. It can also help you develop a different relationship with your thoughts and feelings, build confidence, learn practical coping strategies and make lasting changes in your life.

Individual Therapy

You don't need to have a clear understanding of why you're struggling before starting therapy. Part of our work can be making sense of your experiences together and identifying what might help.

Couples and Relationship Therapy

Relationships can become difficult when communication breaks down, emotional distance develops or you find yourselves having the same arguments without finding a way forward.

I offer couples therapy, with particular expertise in supporting couples where one or both partners are experiencing depression or anxiety.

Together, we can explore the patterns within your relationship, develop a better understanding of each other's needs and find ways to communicate more openly and effectively.

Our work can focus on strengthening emotional closeness, rebuilding connection and helping you both feel heard and understood.

Taking the First Step

I appreciate that reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you're unsure what to expect.

You don't need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. We can begin by talking about what's been happening, what you would like to change and importantly whether working together feels right for you.

You're very welcome to get in touch if you would like to explore how I might be able to help.