Charlotte Clements MA, PgDip, registered MBACP

About me

Life can be overwhelming and stressful at times, and from an early age, we may develop unhelpful coping strategies and defences, losing our true selves along the way.

I provide a warm, safe, nurturing and non-judgmental space, in which I can work together with children and adults of all ages to help them gain insights into and find ways to manage challenging emotions and behaviours. This in turn will help them discover their true voice and authentic selves and fulfill their potential in life.

I am a highly qualified and experienced child, adolescent and adult counsellor and psychotherapist, trained to Masters level, and have been practicing since 2007 in various capacities.

My training was Integrative, which means I use ways of working such as, Play Therapy, Sand-Tray Therapy, Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, amongst others. I am also Person-Centred, meaning I see us as equals and highly value the thoughts, feelings and experiences someone may bring to the therapeutic process.

I work long or short term, dependent on a person's needs and have helped people to cope with a wide range of issues including depression, trauma, anxiety, anger, abuse and bereavement amongst others.

I work in the lovely setting of Kilver Court in Shepton Mallet.

In the initial session I will take down some information such as what is currently troubling you, or your child, contact details, some personal history, your expectations and hopes for coming and I will explain confidentiality. I'll also give you the opportunity to ask me any questions.

I am a registered member of BACP, which means I am bound by their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and their Professional Conduct Procedure. I have regular supervision, keep my skills up to date using Continuing Professional Development and have current professional indemnity insurance. I have BUPA recognition and a recent DBS check.