Rachael Matharoo

Professional Profile

Rachael Matharoo– BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner & Clinical Supervisor

I’m Rachael, a fully qualified and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor. I work with Think CBT, delivering evidence-based therapy online via secure video link from my private consulting rooms.

I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity CBT and a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Alongside this, I am a trained EMDR practitioner and have undertaken additional specialist training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This integrative training allows me to tailor therapy to the individual needs of each client, especially when working with more complex or longstanding difficulties.

With over a decade of experience across both the NHS and private sectors, I have worked extensively with adults and children experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns—from common challenges to more severe and enduring conditions. I have particular expertise in treating complex PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, drawing on both EMDR and third-wave CBT approaches to provide comprehensive, compassionate support.

My areas of clinical focus include PTSD and complex trauma, OCD, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, emetophobia, specific phobias, depression, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. I also have a strong interest and experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, using tailored CBT interventions that respect and reflect their unique experiences.

Before establishing my private clinic, I spent 11 years working within the NHS. In addition to my clinical work, I hold a postgraduate senior lecturing post in CBT and regularly deliver bespoke corporate training on mental health and wellbeing.

CBT is an empowering, practical therapy that helps individuals shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. In our work together, we will explore what’s keeping you stuck, develop a shared understanding of your difficulties, and identify strategies to move towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach is straight-talking, warm, and collaborative—offering a safe and confidential space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.

I work in line with NICE guidelines and uphold the ethical standards of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I also engage in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure the highest standard of care.

Above all, I believe in treating each person as an individual—not defined by their struggles, but shaped by a unique set of experiences. We’ll take a whole-person approach, looking at the origins of your difficulties and how they’re maintained, while working together on compassionate, realistic strategies for recovery.

If you're considering CBT or EMDR, I offer a free, no-obligation call to discuss how we could work together. Choosing the right therapist is a vital step, and it’s important that you feel the fit is right for you from the very beginning.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Best wishes, Rachael