- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness practice
- Family of origin
About Rachel
Rachel Anthony is an AASW-accredited social worker with seven years' clinical experience in Australia. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and major life changes. Her practice also addresses family of origin issues and related problems that show up in adult life.
She uses a trauma-informed, person-centred way of working. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and how past family patterns influence responses today. She talks with people about attachment, abandonment, communication problems and feelings of emptiness or guilt. Practical coping skills are introduced alongside reflection about family roles and expectations.
Rachel draws on evidence-informed techniques to help people manage distress. This includes mindfulness and somatic practices to calm the body. She also uses Compassion Focused Therapy ideas to reduce self-criticism and build kinder self-relating.
The biography lists EMDR as one of the approaches Rachel makes use of for processing past events. Where appropriate, she offers structured approaches to work through upsetting memories and their current impact. Sessions aim to combine skills for day-to-day coping with deeper processing when clients are ready.
Her style is steady and paced to the person. People who notice family patterns repeating in relationships or in how they cope with stress may find the focus helpful. Before booking, confirm session formats and practical arrangements to be sure they fit your needs.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Rachel integrates two main evidence-based approaches that translate well to talking and skills work. Compassion Focused Therapy involves exercises that reduce self-criticism and build kinder self-talk; it can help with persistent shame and self-esteem issues. Mindfulness and somatic practices focus on noticing body sensations and using breathing or grounding techniques to lessen anxiety and improve moment-to-moment regulation.EMDR is also listed among the approaches she uses for processing painful memories. In practice this means structured sessions that gently revisit past events while using specific techniques to reduce their emotional hold. EMDR is aimed at decreasing distress linked to memories and at easing how those memories affect current reactions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to current goals and capacity, and to pace any memory-focused work appropriately. Clients can expect ongoing discussion about what feels helpful and adjustments as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow continued contact when relocating within Australia. Different formats also suit different needs - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a busy day, and audio-only sessions can work when bandwidth is limited. Rachel will discuss practical arrangements when you schedule your first session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and coping with life changes. Family of origin problems and attachment concerns are included.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is trauma-informed and person-centred. She combines practical coping skills with reflective work on past family patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience supporting people with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW-accredited social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and bookings handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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