Claire Black
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MBACP Accredited, MSc
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Available for new clients
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About me
You may be feeling depressed, sad, anxious, overwhelmed or struggling with a relationship. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I am here to offer a warm and non-judgemental space to explore your issues.
I have worked with clients from a diverse variety of backgrounds with issues such as low self-esteem, depression, lack of direction, anxiety, stress, anger, bereavement, identity, and relationship issues.
I am currently offering sessions face to face or online. I can work with you either short or long term.
I have special interest in working with self-esteem. I also have a lot of experience in working with neurodivergence and with the LGBTQ+ community.
I'm an integrative counsellor which means that I am trained in a variety of approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. The biggest benefit to this is that my approach is tailored to you.
LGBTQ+ ally.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My qualifications include a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and an M.Sc and B.Sc in psychology and sociology.
I have also attended specific training on; menopause coaching, Counselling young people, issues in the Trans community, gestalt therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, stress and anxiety in those with autism, compassion focused therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), managing suicidal feelings, gestalt chair work, working creatively, self harm, and anger management.
I have worked in a variety of different settings alongside my private practice including schools and colleges, charities (Mind and YMCA) and GP practices.
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework.
I also work with Employee Assistance Programmes
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
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
Accredited Register Scheme
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Teams/ Zoom/ Skype counselling available.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are charged at £50 for a 50 minute appointment.
Please note I do not offer couples counselling.
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Please get in touch for most up to date availability.
Further information
My practice is based in a peaceful garden office in Stoneleigh/ Ewell around a 10 minute walk from both Ewell Village and Stoneleigh Broadway. The 293 bus stops just around the corner and there is free parking on-street parking.
