UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

I’ve recently finished my time in therapy with Rachel, and it’s been truly life-changing. From the very beginning, I felt supported and seen. I especially loved attending sessions in person—it helped me feel more connected and present throughout the process. Therapy with Rachel completely shifted how I see myself and my relationships. I hadn’t realised how anxious and disconnected I was until I began this journey. With her guidance, I learned how to regulate my emotions, stay grounded, and connect more deeply with who I am. One of the most empowering outcomes was finding the clarity and strength to leave a relationship that wasn’t serving me—something I never thought I could do. Now, I feel freer, more social, and at peace with the unknown. I’ve come to terms with my past and developed a real sense of self-compassion. I’m incredibly grateful for Rachel’s support and couldn’t recommend her more highly. More...

Going to therapy with Rachel has been truly life-changing for me. When I first started, I didn’t realise how anxious and disconnected I was from myself and others. With Rachel’s support, I’ve learned how to regulate my emotions, stay grounded, and feel more in control of my life. I’ve been able to leave a relationship that was no longer serving me, embrace my independence, and feel genuinely more social and open than ever before. I’ve also come to terms with my past and developed a deep sense of compassion for myself. I feel more at ease with where I’m headed and comfortable navigating the unknown. The growth I’ve experienced through this journey is something I’ll always be grateful for. Highly recommend! More...

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I’m glad and grateful to have met Rachel. I went to her to address long standing traumas I had not dealt with for a long time. After a few sessions, I have been able to implement change, see things from different perspectives and let go of and change behaviors. I am able to react and respond much quicker to situations that would historically trigger me and go in a state of shut down.

My transformation in a short time also allow me to better my relationships at home and was also able to help my husband realise going to Rachel will also help him deal with his own situation and change. More...

Lovely way to take a pause from my busy lifestyle and do something for myself. Rachel has a beautiful way of explaining things and giving you permission to put yourself and your needs ahead of others. The group session in the gorgeous garden setting was a great way to finish the afternoon. Would highly recommend! More...

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Rachel has been amazingly helpful. She was able help diagnose the areas that required resetting so that I am able to drive the behavior I want and need to become a better version of myself. She also equipped me with some tools to help me on this journey. If you are wanting for that change and don’t know how, I highly recommended her. More...

I recommend attending Rachel’s retreat to help with burnout and people pleasing issues. She is wonderful and wise.

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Rachel is incredible. Truly. She immediately makes you feel at ease and her knowledge, experience and insight leave you feeling open, freer and ready to embrace the best version of yourself. I've worked with her one on one and have had some amazing and eye-opening shifts in old patterns that no longer help me, and I am better able to recognise when I am falling into unhelpful patterns and feeling overwhelmed. I can more readily get back on track. I look very forward to having her work with my team to support a positive, healthy collective. Thank you so much, Rachel. I'm truly grateful! A bit of an update, I recently attended Rachel's retreat- it was wonderful! She created a warm, calm, safe space for all of us (and offered a lovely shared tea) to learn, share and grow. The lessons and tools we used during the day can also be taken away and I can continue to benefit from the time spent at the retreat. Highly recommend!! More...

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Working with Rachel has been life-changing. She helped me reach places I never thought I could—accepting my dad’s death, realizing that the past no longer has to run my life, and finally letting myself recognize love from others. She has this incredible way of guiding you through the heavy stuff without making it feel unbearable. There were moments of deep reflection, but also moments of laughter—because somehow, she makes even the toughest realizations feel lighter. If you’re stuck in old patterns, carrying past pain, or just need someone to help you see things from a new, empowering perspective, Rachel is the person you need. I’m not just moving forward now—I’m doing it with peace, acceptance, and even a little humor along the way. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Zohreh it is interesting how much we hold that we are not even aware of. Now there is more space for you and this will only add to your Art moving forward. Can't wait to see.

Working with Rachel has been life-changing. She helped me reach places I never thought I could—accepting my dad’s death, realizing that the past no longer has to run my life, and finally letting myself recognize love from others. She has this incredible way of guiding you through the heavy stuff without making it feel unbearable. There were moments of deep reflection, but also moments of laughter—because somehow, she makes even the toughest realizations feel lighter. If you’re stuck in old patterns, carrying past pain, or just need someone to help you see things from a new, empowering perspective, Rachel is the person you need. I’m not just moving forward now—I’m doing it with peace, acceptance, and even a little humor along the way. More...

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Rachel has been invaluable. Her assistance is helping me with many aspects of my life as well as my business. I couldn't recommend her more if I tried. Absolutely worth five stars

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I found Rachel at a time when I was at my lowest… I was on this website at a really dark time… looking for help… I called and Rachel answered… immediately we had a connection… she talked me down and her compassion, empathy and encouragement got me through that night. Rachel made the time for me and I will be forever grateful for that. Our work since has presented to me some really tough times… but not in a negative way. Through our time together I am able to look positively into the future and am so grateful to be working with you. Thank you Rachel… you have given me so much. More...

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I am forever grateful for the transformative journey I embarked on with Rachel, she is so easy to connect with. Her guidance helped me break free from the shackles of burnout, people pleasing, procrastination and debilitating anxiety. Her lived experience and expert coaching, allowed me to tackle challenges with renewed motivation, clarity and focus. What truly stands out is how she empowered me to confront and heal from past traumas. Rachel has a unique way of evoking extraordinary insight leading me to have a better awareness and understanding of myself. Rachels compassionate and holistic approach created a safe space for growth and I feel more in control of my life than ever before and more content. I cannot speak highly enough of Rachel and her ability to shift you out of feeling so stuck. Rachel, Thank you for leading me on the path to profound change and for everything. It's been life changing!! More...

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I had 10 sessions with Rachel Sietzema to address some long standing behaviours that were affecting the quality of my relationships with my loved ones. Rachel and I connected instantly and I was able to trust her and be honest with her from day one. Rachel tuned into me and supported me with tenderness, compassion, wisdom and professionalism, while guiding me through a process that allowed me to face up to my responsibilities for my feelings, thoughts and actions. She employed a range of techniques to help me access my deepest emotions and beliefs and gave me the courage to make permanent changes to the way I operated. Rachel always knew where we were with the therapy process even when we had a longer than usual break. I could have gone on seeing her forever and I'm sure we would have always found something to work on but I finished seeing her when I felt confident that I had achieved my therapeutic goals. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Rachel, for your guidance. I would highly recommend you to anyone who wants to be heard and is willing to make changes in their lives. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thank you for trusting me to support you Helen. It has been lovely to watch your transformation and see life become easier and more fulfilling. I wish you all the best . Rachel

I had 10 sessions with Rachel Sietzema to address some long standing behaviours that were affecting the quality of my relationships with my loved ones. Rachel and I connected instantly and I was able to trust her and be honest with her from day one. Rachel tuned into me and supported me with tenderness, compassion, wisdom and professionalism, while guiding me through a process that allowed me to face up to my responsibilities for my feelings, thoughts and actions. She employed a range of techniques to help me access my deepest emotions and beliefs and gave me the courage to make permanent changes to the way I operated. Rachel always knew where we were with the therapy process even when we had a longer than usual break. I could have gone on seeing her forever and I'm sure we would have always found something to work on but I finished seeing her when I felt confident that I had achieved my therapeutic goals. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Rachel, for your guidance. I would highly recommend you to anyone who wants to be heard and is willing to make changes in their lives. More...

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Working with Rachel has been a transformative journey. I have gained a much deeper understanding of myself and how mistreatment had eroded my sense of self and self belief. Now that I am able to recognise this, I feel much more self-aware and empowered to change my environment. I’ve learned invaluable tools and strategies that have help and will continue to help me break long-standing patterns. I am so grateful that I am learning to be kinder to myself.
Rachel’s gentle guidance and has been truly life-changing. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Kathy I look forward to seeing how this continues to change your life.

Light bulb Experience Working with Rachel has been a transformative journey. I have gained a much deeper understanding of myself and how mistreatment had eroded my sense of self and self belief. Now that I am able to recognise this, I feel much more self-aware and empowered to change my environment. I’ve learned invaluable tools and strategies that have help and will continue to help me break long-standing patterns. I am so grateful that I am learning to be kinder to myself. Rachel’s gentle guidance and has been truly life-changing. More...

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Working with Rachel is like working with the colour Yellow, she's warm, kind and a ray of sunshine. After visiting her you feel happy, you feel light and the day is brighter. She's like the sun after a gloomy, cloudy day. I have referred Rachel to all of my family and friends, I am so happy that I found her on Bark because she has helped me in so many ways and it is always so amazing to see her and to just hear her voice. She is worth the time and worth the money!!! More...

Rachel has helped me in so many different ways, she is absolutely incredible and the thought of going to someone else would never cross my mind. Doesn't matter if I moved interstate I would do zoom calls with her and I hate zoom calls. I have referred her to all of my friends and family and I will continue to do refer her until the world ends!! She deserves more than 5 stars honestly More...

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I found Rachel at a time when I was at my lowest… I was on this website at a really dark time… looking for help… I called and Rachel answered… immediately we had a connection… she talked me down and her compassion, empathy and encouragement got me through that night. Rachel made the time for me and I will be forever grateful for that. Our work since has presented to me some really tough times… but not in a negative way. Through our time together I am able to look positively into the future and am so grateful to be working with you.

Thank you Rachel… you have given me so much. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Dan for trusting me to support you. It is exciting to watching how much you are changing and navigating a new way of being in the world.

Rachel has helped me in particular with my daughter and her interactions with others. Prior to talking to Rachel, I was very anxious and unsettled when it came to others, even family around my daughter. I am now in a place where the worry has shifted, I've learnt to trust others more with her and I don't have that anxious overthinking with her and others anymore. Looking forward to working on the next thing! More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thank Michaela It is amazing when you get past the unconscious need to protect what is possible. I agree it will be great to see what else changes in the future.

I attended the Let Go of Anxiety workshop Rachel ran. From the session, whilst challenging - I’ve come to learn a lot more about myself acknowledging and accepting my behaviors when I’m triggered and identifying ways to bring myself back to clam. Sitting in this workshop also made me realise I’m not alone and was a great safe space to be able to share, listen to and learn from others. I also found Rachel very pleasant and relatable. I walked away with more tools in my toolkit that I was able to start making change. More...

Rachel is fabulous and wish our paths had crossed years ago! I have really enjoyed my sessions as I navigate some challenges in my life as a middle aged person who has some past experiences that are catching up. Rachel made me feel comfortable from day one and I have felt safe to truly open up and be vulnerable. I know I will be a better person, as Rachel is guiding and coaching me back to be my best self. Highly recommend Rachel. More...

Late into my adulthood, I decided to try therapy to help me deal with the many childhood traumas I've suffered. I didn't want the conventional "tell me how that makes you feel" therapy, so started my search. I found Rachel by chance (or was it), and am so grateful that I had the courage and took the leap to connect and start my sessions with her.

I could not ever have imagined that such significant change could be felt and experienced after only 6 sessions. I am able to control my reactions to situations that in the past would trigger me and I feel less underlying anger. Rachel has helped me to reflect on the traumas in my life, and now they seem more like a story that I can see rather than an experience I feel.

Rachel has a level of empathy and compassion that was the exact balance I needed to feel free to tell her about my traumas. My responses in situations surprise me beautifully at times, and whilst I still have a long way to go, this significant change makes me want more for this much easier way to live.

The name UchangeU is so apt. Rachel helps you, change you. More...

Rachel has supported me to recognise patterns of behaviour that were not helping me, in dealing with certain people and situations in my daily life.
Thanks to her guidance, I have been able to apply various techniques which over a short time period, have led to positive changes in dealing with these issues.
Not only, has she opened my eyes in regards to my own patterns of behaviour, but I have also seen how my children have unintentionally modelled some of my behaviours, as I have, from my parents.
I used to be manipulated and felt judged by others and now I am learning to value my own view and choose when to take the influence of others. It is exciting to think how my model, not only benefits me, but positively impacts my family and friends.
Rachel, thank you, so much.
Grace More...

I came across Rachel back in 2020 and never looked back!
Over the past 4 years I have been having appointments with Rachel. I have overcome many challenges with childhood trauma, anxiety and grief. Rachel has been able to guide, comfort and reassure me along my journey while creating a safe space for me to open up and share my struggles.

I really couldn't speak more highly of Rachel. She is a wonderful, patient, and caring mindset coach with extraordinary skills to help people be the very best versions of themselves. With Rachel's guidance and tools I've gained over the years, I truly believe Rachel has helped me build the emotional strength and skills to overcome life's challenges. I thank you Rachel for all your help in guiding me to be the very best version of myself.
I look forward to your ongoing support and guidance :) More...

Rachel has been my guiding light in a journey marked by darkness. At 22, battling depression and anxiety, I've encountered several mental health professionals, but none like her. Her unique techniques and coaching have been my sanctuary, helping me navigate challenges and heal from deep-seated trauma. The support she provides is more than just professional – it's a lifeline. I feel a profound sense of empowerment through her teachings. To anyone feeling lost and hopeless, Rachel is a beacon of hope. My heart overflows with gratitude for the profound impact she's had on my life. I now carry forward tools to help to support myself and new found self confidence, a gift from Rachel's unwavering support and teachings. More...

I have been seeing Rachel from UchangeU off an on now for six years. If anyone told me I'd be looking forward to going and speaking to someone every week, I would have laughed at you. Prior to Rachel I was a closed book, Rachel helped me open up in a way that was safe and secure and my life changed for the better as a result. Rachel is the kindest and most empathetic person I know. Rachel has given me so many practical tools to use, that help me on a daily basis. When I need some extra help, I reach out to Rachel and there is never ever any judgment no matter how much time has passed by. Working with Rachel is life changing. You will not regret making a time to meet Rachel form UchangeU. More...

This is the first time I've finally had the courage to start therapy, and I couldn't have found a better therapist so early on with my enquiry.
Rachel provides a really safe and comforting environment. She is incredibly kind, gentle and great in what she does.
It can be overwhelming to start looking for a good therapist, but Rachel is certainly worth having a conversation with at the very least.
The change comes naturally and you can see the progress after every session. I am very lucky to have met her, and found change in myself through the work she does. More...

Highly recommend! I was searching for support through Bark and Rachel was the first person to reach out and talk to me. We immediately connected.

I was struggling with a number of experiences and life changes from my early 20s that I never fully dealt with. Rachel worked through it all with me and helped me change the way I think, process thoughts and emotions and stay on a healthy mindset track. I can proudly say that I am a much better person to myself thanks to Rachel's help.

Rachel also spends time in these sessions educating you on the conscious and subconscious mind which is so important for understanding yourself and the way you think.

Always flexible with my time schedule and was so understanding when circumstances changed. Rachel made it easy to fit sessions in where they suited me best. More...

I have seen a few different psychologists over the last few years and none have ever been as helpful as Rachel! In only a couple of months I have gone from having panic attacks almost daily for the past year to rarely experiencing them. I’m the most positive and happiest I have been in a really long time and would not have been able to get here without Rachel’s help. I cannot recommend Rachel more highly! More...

Absolutely amazing. 3 sessions in and I've already noticed a huge change in my mind set. Thank you Rachel!

I stumbled upon Rachel on Google whilst going through a very difficult period of my life and it has been very transformational.
From feeling overwhelmed, defeated and hopeless to feeling inner empowerment, hope and strength even after one session. I’ve had four sessions so far and have come out of every session with invaluable insights and progress. Rachel is warm, professional, knowledgeable and is genuinely there to help. She was able to uncover my issues so naturally and with her wealth of knowledge and strategies I was able to start my healing journey and it has been life changing. Grateful to have taken a chance and would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone! Wish I had reached out to UchangeU sooner More...

Beginning my journey with Rachel has been one of the best decisions. Her warm and kind manner made it easy for me to feel comfortable in speaking about aspects on my life that I found hard opening up to people about. The work I have done with Rachel and the strategies I have explored with her have been amazing for me and have helped me grow immensely! I am so grateful and thankful for all of her support I have received thus far! More...

After going through a separation and some other significant life changes I couldn't seem to keep myself out of constant negative thought spirals. I have been working with Rachel for a few months now and the difference is amazing. I feel calm now and ready to take on new challenges without the weight of previous experiences clouding my judgement. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Sarah It is fantastic to see the difference in how you cope and are less triggered. All credit to you for reaching out when it felt so overwhelming and changing so dramatically.

I have been seeing people for 20 years and yet the unconscious work I have done with Rachel has been the biggest game changer in my life. I was able to leave a toxic job and I find myself when presented with challenges recognising the issue and addressing it so I spend far less time being stuck. I may still have negative thoughts but I don't stay in that place rather I use my tools to let go, learn and move on quicker. It is easier to be with me. More...

Rachel was terrific, I have told her things I have never told anyone.
She is so warm and beautiful. Greatful to have met Rachel and look forward to my next session.

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Owen. Your courage to delve and open up is such a credit to you.

I have been working with Rachel from September 2020. She helped me navigate some of the massive business and personal changes that came with Covid, the loss of a partner in 2021 and many other family and personal challenges that came within the last 2 years. She has kept me on track and helped me to keep believing in myself. The process for me has been to allow old patterns to drop away and new ones to arrive so I can do things differently. All sessions except one have been online! Prior to starting, during Covid, I thought online counselling probably wouldn't work for me, but it has been extremely effective. I am able to work out with Rachel how I want to approach an issue. She is very skilled with both the conversational preparation work and the deeper level work. I now trust our process together and look forward to each session. Thank you so much Rachel. Lindy More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Lindy It has been a privilege to be trusted to journey with and support you in understanding and transforming yourself.

Rachel has helped me so much in a very safe setting. She has very good understanding of motivations for different people. I’m learning a lot:
-finding, and a better understanding of, where my behaviours and self talk come from.
-tools and methods to help me identify and intercept thoughts that lead me down a negative spiral so I forget to care for myself
-I have felt safe to express my feelings, thoughts and cry.
-I have a bit more self awareness generally, and not just care for everyone around me at my own expense. By working on making interactions meaningful to myself I am calmer and happier.
I could not identify these things or help myself, so I am grateful for Rachel’s expertise, help, friendship and kindness. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thanks Leonie I love that you are now listening to yourself and ironically it makes your life, and those around you, easier.

very reassuring and calming. Felt a sense of calm and security immediately. Already given strategies to work through.

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

So glad it helped you settle. It sometimes feel so far away but it doesn't have to be. Well done for reaching out.

Rachel is extremely intuitive, warm, perceptive and empathetic, and has an amazing ability to zone in on the heart of the matter. After just a couple of sessions I am noticing changes in myself and my life I hadn't known were possible. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

Thank you Clare for trusting me to assist you in transforming you life.

With her empathy, humour and inner wisdom Rachel understands my struggles and is great with giving me new perspectives. With her profound knowledge of different tools and methods every session is different and tailored to my current needs. I'm really glad that I found Rachel. More...

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Reply from UchangeU - Rachel Sietzema

It is an honour to work with you.