Claire Black

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About me

Are you feeling lost or as if no one understands you? Can your emotions overwhelm you? Do racing thoughts make it hard for you to switch off? Sometimes life can feel too much - whether it’s current life pressures, past experiences, relationship struggles, or negative thoughts that leave you feeling stuck. But you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

Counselling takes you away from the noise of everyday life, helping you explore your story, bring clarity, offer a fresh perspective, and create space for emotional healing and growth.

I offer 1:1 counselling for adults and young people, working with you as an individual to decide which therapeutic methods will best suit you and your needs. I have lived AuDHD experience, and work with both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients. My clients tell me it's my warm, down-to-earth approach that helps them feel comfortable opening up.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
  • Level 5 - Working with Children and Young People
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • Cruse Bereavement Training
  • Universal Safeguarding Children
  • Inside of Autism (The Autistic Advocate)
  • Trauma-informed Approach to EBSA 
  • Certificate in Restorative Trauma Therapy for Young People

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Additional information

Concessions available.

When I work

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Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18

Type of session

In person
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Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
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Key details

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Online platforms

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Claire Black
Claire Black