Rachael Bentovim-Gill, NCPS

Rachael Bentovim-Gill is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns. She also supports clients dealing with mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. Rachael lists Thoughts and everyday habits among her focus areas and works with practical thinking and routine changes in sessions.

She draws on a mix of therapy styles to match each person's needs. Sessions are shaped using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred methods. Rachael adapts tools and exercises so they feel relevant to everyday life.

Rachael has around four years' experience as a therapist in private practice. Before private practice she spent many years in mental health and education, and worked at senior level mentoring teams and advising on mental health for 25 years. That background informs a practical, coaching-minded way of working.

In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings. She focuses on clear goals and small, manageable steps that fit into daily routines. The approach is collaborative and paced to what each person needs.

Rachael encourages people who are ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life to reach out and begin the matching process. She uses a short questionnaire to match people and then arranges sessions according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when unhelpful thinking or avoidance gets in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and helps people form more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means discussing what helps, adjusting techniques as needed, and checking in on progress together.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Shorter check-ins can be used when time is tight, while longer sessions suit deeper work. Discussing practical needs at the start helps shape a plan that fits everyday life and commitments.