About Me

Rachel cutler

MA, Dip. Coaching, PG Dip Counselling, PG Dip Psychology, MAC, MBACP (Accred)

In the last 20 years I have provided psychological consulting, coaching, training, and group facilitation to a wide range of individuals and businesses in the private, public and 3rd sector.

I also lecture and write on mental health and sport. I am currently researching the correlation between physical activity and mental resilience in individuals experiencing stress.

I have lectured extensively in the fields of sports science and psychotherapy at University College London, Surrey University, Southampton University and The Wealden Psychology Institute.

I have been engaged by many and varied businesses and individuals including the Grogroup, National Grid, Quantuma, The Old Mill, Shakespeare Martineau, Age UK, The YMCA, Pickering Centres and by private individuals, including athletes and those working in media industries.

Age restrictions apply…apparently

by Rachel Cutler | November 23, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Are you aged between 40 and 60? What does the term content creator mean to you? How about Influencer? YouTuber? I am asking because I am concerned that my generation is missing out on a hugely important movement, one which is changing the way our world is constructed...

I am beginning to loathe self love

by Rachel Cutler | October 18, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I would like to apologise for any part I may have played in the growth of self interest and selfishness that seems to be the trend across all groups in society at this time. As a coach, counsellor, and psychological support for business I have worked with hundreds of...

Lonely? You are not alone.

by Rachel Cutler | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Let me connect with you, send a virtual hug, a card, a message on social media, or an empathic phone message. Will it be enough, will it be too much? The question may be redundant, as we are very unlikely to tell others that we are lonely. It feels too revealing and...

What is the use of feedback?

by Rachel Cutler | January 27, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Feedback — why don’t I like the word? It is a simple device that can help us grow, develop, do better, be better in all our various roles. Unfortunately feedback is more abused than used, more abusive than useful. I bet right now you are remembering a time or times,...

Resilience is needed now more than ever

by Rachel Cutler | September 8, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

What is resilience? Resilience is the capacity to cope with the adverse events and relationships in our lives, in a way which prevents them overwhelming us, and allows us to continue to function successfully in the world. Resilience is not some magic ingredient that...

Loss in lockdown

by Rachel Cutler | September 8, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Loss and Bereavement The connection between loss and bereavement is that both put us in a state of grief. Grief describes an individual’s personal response to loss and is emotional, physical, and behavioural. Mourning is the outward expression of that grief. It is...

Change is hard work – work hard

by Rachel Cutler | September 8, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

How we stop ourselves from getting what we want Creating a plan and setting goals for change is exciting and energising, but we have to watch out for our capacity for self-sabotage. If any of the following resonate with you, don't worry, once you have an awareness...

What will we put in place of fear?

by Rachel Cutler | September 8, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Fear of change is an odd thing. Why should we fear something which happens to us every day in both profound and mild ways? We are fearful of change even when we choose it and want it, (consider fear invoked by starting the job we always wanted, the new relationship,...

Mental Health Awareness Week. Can we agree?

by Rachel Cutler | September 8, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Can we agree on this? To imagine we will get through our lives without experiencing poor mental health, is as foolish as imagining that we will get through it without experiencing poor physical health. Can we agree on this? That this is the road to acceptance,...