Rachel Cowley BSc, MSc, PGDip

BSc Psychology - The University of Southampton

MSc Counselling Psychology - The University of East London

PG Dip Improving Access to Psychological Therapies - The University of Exeter

BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

BABCP Accredited CBT Supervisor

EMDR Practitioner

I’m Rachel, an online CBT and EMDR therapist working with adults across the UK. My approach is warm, steady and collaborative, offering a safe space to explore what’s been happening and move toward clarity, confidence and emotional balance.

Over the years, I’ve developed a particular passion for women’s mental health. I care deeply about women’s rights, women’s experiences, and women’s access to good mental health support. Many of the women I work with carry the weight of anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, perfectionism or long‑standing self‑criticism — often shaped by roles, expectations or experiences that are unique to women’s lives. Supporting women to feel seen, understood and empowered is a central part of my work.

Although I specialise in women’s mental health, I warmly welcome clients of all genders. My specialism reflects the depth of my training, interest and experience, not a limitation on who I work with. Many men and non‑binary clients also find my therapeutic style helpful, especially when navigating anxiety, trauma, stress or emotional overwhelm.

I use evidence‑based CBT and EMDR to help you understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what will support meaningful change. Therapy with me is structured but compassionate — a balance of practical tools, emotional understanding and steady support. I aim to help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to yourself.

I believe everyone deserves access to safe, effective mental health care. I’m committed to creating a therapeutic space that is respectful, inclusive and empowering. My work is guided by compassion, curiosity and a genuine belief in people’s capacity to heal and grow.

I have over 15 years experience as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) working in an NHS primary care mental health team. I have been an accredited CBT Therapist, with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) since 2012, following a number of years studying and as a trainee therapist. This experience has given me the opportunity to work with a wide range of people, difficulties and severity of difficulty. 

I completed my supervisor training in 2017. I completed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy) training in 2019. In my role I provide individual CBT and EMDR therapy, I have run a number of groups including those for depression, Trauma, Post natal Depression & Anxiety. I also provide supervision, supporting other therapists with their work. I continue to work in the NHS part time.