Claire Finnegan-Vyse

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location_on Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14
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About me

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me and the services I provide. With over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families living with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder), I deeply understand the unique challenges and barriers people face in everyday life.

My personal journey and lived experiences have greatly influenced my path as a counsellor. I firmly believe that empathy and shared understanding can help break down the barriers that often prevent people from seeking or accessing support.

I am particularly passionate about creating accessible counselling spaces for individuals who may face additional hurdles, such as non-verbal communication, selective or elective mutism, or physical accessibility needs. Additionally, my work focuses on preventative care, including safeguarding and addressing the challenging topic of sexual abuse.

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported, and my aim is to provide a safe and inclusive space where individuals can begin their journey toward healing and growth. If you’d like to learn more or explore how I can support you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

I trained with Simply Counselling C.I.C in Plymouth with a focus on counselling person(s) that have/had been affected by domestic and sexual abuse. I continue to volunteer for Simply, who are rigorous in both their supervision and ongoing compulsory training.

DDP Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy & Parenting level 1 able to support foster families, adoption, and people in/and from the care system. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Speech issues/Disorders, Selective and Elective mutism, Stutter's, Apraxia, and Dysarthria.

Mobility limitations.

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Refugees

Additional information

  • Mobile Therapy Bus
  • Wheelchair accessible room and Vehicle
  • Home visits
  • Flexible Hours
  • Concessionary rates

When I work

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Further information

What can I support you with; Domestic, Sexual, Mental, Financial, Forced Marriage, Emotional, and Online Abuse. Carer Roles, Transgenerational, and  Complexity Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anger, Anxiety, Health, Bereavement, Intrusive Thoughts, Disabilities, Inner Turmoil, Non-Verbal, Elective and Selective Mutism, and Preventive abuse, Sexual identity, and Sexuality. 

Type of sessions on offer; Children and Young People, Group, One to one in person, online or telephone, with Person-Centred, Integrative, Humanistic, Gestalt, Creative/Play Therapy, Transactional Analysis approach, Family Support, Lego Therapy, Animal and Human Interaction sessions.

Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits
Claire Finnegan-Vyse
Claire Finnegan-Vyse