Rachael

Certified Life Coach

My name is Rachael Wells and I am an approachable & easy to engage with certified Life Coach, and Independently Practicing Occupational Therapist. I am York/North Yorkshire based and have almost 25 years Professional experience working for the NHS across a variety of Mental Health settings and teams.

I practice in a holistic way, addressing the whole person, including an individuals value systems, interests, aspirations and what is important to them. I feel it is important to get to know the client and develop a rapport.

Qualifications :

Diploma from the College of Occupational Therapy 1990

State registered Occupational Therapist

HCPC Registration number: OT18977 (DipCOT SROT).

RCOT Membership number : BT00872454

BSc. Degree in Health Science 1997

Certified Health & Well being Life Coach 2023

I am registered with CA (Coaching Association 72308327)

and the NHS Personalised Care Institute

I am a registered Mental Health First Aider.

My Ethos

Working alongside clients , I examine the relationship between stress, routine, activity, and the subsequent impact on mood, functioning, well being and quality of life.

I work in a client- centred way, supporting the individual to set achievable and realistic goals, examining their strengths, what motivates them, and enabling them to identify the obstacles to moving forward ; and implement positive change.

By using a variety of evidence-based interventions and approaches including CBT techniques, I can help you to identify symptoms of anxiety and low mood, strengthen self esteem, and build resilience for coping with life's pressures.

Following on from an assessment of needs I will design you an individualised course of sessions, and by using practical techniques and strategies, and setting achievable targets, I will assist you in developing a more positive mindset and support you in developing a relapse prevention and staying well plan, enabling you to build inner resilience against day to day challenges and life’s unforeseen events.