About me
TLDR: Integrative counsellor, neuro-affirming, taboo-free. Rooms in Bishop's Stortford and Ware, online options available. I work with young people and adults aged 16+. Schedule a call to discuss how therapy may be able to help you.
About Me
Hi, I’m Claire. If you’re feeling a bit lost, overwhelmed, or just exhausted from trying to fit into a world that doesn’t always feel built for you, I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I provide warm, open-minded, and neuro-affirming counselling online across the UK, and in person in Bishop's Stortford and Ware.
Taking that first step to reach out can feel really daunting. I know this firsthand because my own journey into therapy started in the client’s chair. Because I’ve sat where you’re sitting, I remember exactly what it feels like to juggle the nerves and hope of starting sessions. My priority is simply to make this first step feel as safe and gentle as possible for you.
My Approach
I work as an Integrative Counsellor, which is a formal way of saying that I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. My practice is deeply rooted in being Person-Centred - meaning you are always the expert on your own life - but I bring in different tools depending on what feels right for you.
Whether you’re dealing with work stress, feeling constantly on edge with anxiety or stuck in a low mood, or trying to understand relationship patterns, we will go entirely at your pace. There are no expectations or scripts in our sessions; you are always welcome to turn up exactly as you are
Neuro-affirming
A big part of my work is supporting neurodivergent individuals (including ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, and those who are exploring or self-identifying). With a neurodivergent brain myself, I find this shared commonality creates a safe, non-judgmental space. Together, we can look at what your unique brain needs, unpack a lifetime of masking, or navigate the heavy weight of burnout. My role isn't to diagnose, but to facilitate exploration.
Open-minded
There isn't much you could bring to therapy that I consider taboo. Whether you’re navigating day-to-day struggles or exploring thoughts, feelings, or identities that feel "too complicated" to talk about anywhere else, there is no judgment here.
I offer a genuinely non-judgmental space that is kink-friendly, queer-safe, and affirming of polyamory, ethical non-monogamous (ENM) relationships, and alternative lifestyles. As long as you and others are safe, everything is open for exploration. Here you will find warmth, curiosity, and a safe place to land.
Spirituality & Awakening
Alongside my secular training, I am spiritual and hold a Level 1 qualification in Reiki Healing. I welcome all spiritual experiences, beliefs, and practices into our work together.
Whether you are navigating a spiritual awakening, integrating profound, unusual, or unexplained experiences, or untangling your path after leaving a previous belief system, there is room for all of it here. You do not need a formal religious background or a specific philosophical framework to explore your spiritual life.
I will never pathologize your beliefs or force your experiences into a rigid box. Instead, I offer a grounded, warm, and open space where we can explore your unique relationship with the universe with curiosity and respect.
What is Therapy like?
My goal in session is to immerse myself in your world, with a warm heart and open mind. As we move around your world, I'll reflect back what I'm seeing, hearing, feeling, and sensing. You can tell me if you feel my observations are wrong - this helps me understand your world even better, and I strive for a transparent and honest therapeutic relationship.
As you lead me around your world, I may highlight something that you hadn't noticed before, or had long forgotten. This is an important part of therapy; we all have blind spots that are nearly impossible to uncover on our own, but could be impacting us unconsciously in our daily lives. Together, we can bring these things forward, observe them, feel them, and analyse them, with the goal of eventually accepting and integrating them.
What happens next?
Therapy works best when you feel a genuine connection with your counsellor. If you feel like we might be a good fit, please feel free to click the 'Email me' button at the top of the page. We can set up a free, relaxed 10-minute phone call to have a quick chat, with no obligation to book a session if you change your mind.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered BACP Member.
Placements
- Volunteer counsellor at Hertford Regional College for the academic year 2024-25. Worked with students aged 16+.
- Trainee counsellor from June 2025 - January 2026 at Stortford Therapy Space, working with a range of adult clients.
Training
- CPCAB Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Standard Rate: £60 per session
(Introductory offer: Your first 3 sessions are just £50 each to help us get started).
Concessions: £50 per session
(Introductory offer: Your first 3 sessions are £40 each).
Introductory offers are only available when booking directly with me.
When I work
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I currently have limited evening availability.
