- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness practices
- Somatic techniques
About Rachel
Rachel Anthony is an AASW accredited social worker in Australia with seven years' experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and major life changes. Her practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, and questions about life purpose.
Rachel uses a trauma-informed, person-centred way of working. She focuses on building safety and self-trust before addressing painful memories or patterns. Sessions often include practical grounding and mindfulness exercises to help with anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Her work includes approaches that attend to the body as well as the mind. She may use somatic techniques to help people notice and regulate physical responses linked to stress or trauma. For people affected by abuse, family violence or difficult family histories, she offers steady, paced support to reduce reactivity and increase choice.
Rachel also draws on methods that aim to reduce shame and increase self-compassion. Those methods can help people who struggle with guilt, perfectionism or chronic self-criticism to develop more manageable ways of relating to themselves.
People often come to her when relationships or life transitions leave them feeling stuck or empty. She helps with communication problems, separation and divorce, substance issues, immigration-related stress and end-of-life concerns. To begin, she asks about immediate priorities and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Approaches you may use online and what they do
Rachel names Compassion Focused Therapy in her work, which focuses on reducing self-criticism and building kinder ways of relating to difficult feelings. It can help with shame, guilt and low self-esteem by teaching gentle self-soothing practices.She also uses somatic practices that help people notice bodily sensations tied to stress or trauma and learn regulation skills. These practices are useful when anxiety or trauma shows up as physical tension, agitation or disconnection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods, try techniques in session and adapt them to a client's goals and preferences. That way the plan is shaped by what helps most in practice rather than by a single method.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or a low-bandwidth option when video is difficult. Rachel will work with each person to match session length and style to their everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as body image, family problems and life purpose.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style is person-centred and trauma-informed, using grounding, mindfulness and body-based techniques to reduce overwhelm and create clearer options.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has seven years of experience working with people on trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Can I have sessions in another language or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.