Claire Cook

Verified Professional Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

MA UKCP, Existential Psychotherapy.

About me

 I offer a space where you matter; to explore your life more deeply, and at  its' heart will help you to  gain a greater insight into  your challenges and  an understanding of your struggles.   An understanding  where we can  gain clarity  into new perspectives.

A space where  we  "see" what is happening  to you as it shows up. 

This approach creates opportunities to reflect,

become unstuck,

and  find a way through some of the most bleakest  and challenging times in life.

please click on my website for more information ( link above )

Training, qualifications & experience

Key information

 Meeting with clients online.

MA in  Counselling and psychotherapy.

 A member of the  United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and Society for Existential Analysis.

 Post Graduate  Certificate  in Existential Psychotherapy -  Graduate from Regent's University,  London.

Former - clinical manager at a low cost counselling service in South Oxfordshire  and Nurse and Midwife with the  NHS. 

 The  UKCP reflects the highest standards of psychotherapy and counselling.   I attend regular professional development and supervision.  In supervision with Todd Du Bose and Ondine Smulders.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.

UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers
  • Trainee counsellors

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Reading, Berkshire, RG10

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Microsoft Teams