Dr Rachel Hannam Psychologist

Rachel s a most professional counsellor who makes you feel comfortable from the outset. She is very skilled in getting to the heart of the problem and has the skills to redirect the process if the discussion leads the client in a direction you are not yet ready to explore. She provides articles /videos for "between session reflections". This enriches the following session by adding new perspectives which you have had time to consider. I have experienced sessions with other therapists who just go through the paces of reflective listening and provide no strategies for moving forward with thoughts and emotions. Rachel is not just a reflective listener but an "intellectual" listener who quickly processes "where you are in your journey and what may enable you to progress with your emotions and thinking. If "Plan A" doesn't work there is always a "Plan B". I thank her for the way she always treated me with respect and acknowledged and valued my thinking and input at all ...read more

In my new role I inherited so much 'baggage': a disgruntled team and colleagues who were at a loss as to how to turn around the 'negativity'. As the recruited organisational psychologist, Rachel has helped to turn this emotional workplace crisis around. She is professional, accessible and extremely well resourced in best practice. Above all, Rachel's empathy and vision helps you to cope and manage in what is an emotional hyper-experience. As my leadership coach and team psychologist, I recommend Rachel's services to everyone.

I have received Rachel's support and assistance personally, as well as having the pleasure of working with her in my previous organisation. I found Rachel's approach to be very compassionate, inclusive and comforting. She is highly professional and works with integrity in a genuinely friendly and relaxed manner. I would recommended her to any individual or organisation looking for this type of support.

Authentic in her discussions, up-to-date with materials and techniques. I highly value the advise and sessions I have with Rachel.

Rachel has really helped at the community organisation where I work, which has had many problems with dysfunctional relationships. She has helped many within it to work more effectively and cooperatively together using techniques such as "non-violent communication". Many thanks Rachel! Her grounded, calm and balanced attitude has really helped on a number of occasions, including mediation (and other conflict-resolution), counselling and coaching. Highly recommended.