Claire Gittins

Hello, I'm Claire.

I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering online and in-person counselling from Revival Health & Wellbeing in Inkberrow, near Worcester, easily accessible from Evesham, Redditch, Worcester & Alcester.

My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. Whether you're struggling with something specific or simply feel stuck, counselling can offer a space to understand what's happening and find a way forward.

I have a particular interest in supporting people with:

• Couples & Relationships incl. Relationship Health Check
• Pregnancy loss and fertility challenges
• Chronic illness and disability

Many of the people I work with also experience anxiety, overwhelm, loss of confidence, or are navigating significant changes in their lives.

Taking the first step can sometimes feel daunting, but you're very welcome to get in touch.

If you'd like to find out whether we're a good fit, I offer a free introductory call. Simply click the link above to book a convenient time, or if you prefer, you're welcome to send me an email and I'll be happy to get back to you within 48 hours.

Fees and Practical Information
Remote sessions (online or by phone) are £50 and last 50 minutes. £70 for couples.

In-person sessions in Inkberrow are £60 per session and also last 50 minutes. £80 for couples.

Relationship Health Check is in-person at Revival Health, Inkberrow is £140.00

Sessions are paid for by bank transfer before each appointment. There is also a page on my website where you can pay by card.

Student counsellors - please contact me for reduced rates.

 How I Work
I offer sessions online, by phone, or in person.

Face-to-face appointments take place at Revival Health and Wellbeing Centre, Inkberrow, Worcester.

 Getting Started
If you’re unsure whether ongoing sessions feel right for you, I offer a free 20-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to talk through what you’re looking for and how I work.

Areas Of Particular Interest

Couples and Relationships
Relationships can become difficult even when two people care deeply about each other.

You may find yourselves having the same arguments repeatedly, struggling to communicate, feeling emotionally distant, or wondering how things became so difficult. Sometimes couples find themselves caught in patterns where one person pursues while the other withdraws. At other times, both partners feel unheard, criticised, misunderstood, or alone.

One of the things I find most meaningful in couples work is helping people understand not only what is happening between them, but why. When couples begin to recognise the patterns they fall into together, and how emotions, past experiences and nervous system responses influence their reactions, conflict often starts to make more sense.

Rather than remaining stuck in blame and defensiveness, couples can begin to understand what sits beneath the conflict and find new ways of communicating, reconnecting and supporting one another.

Alongside ongoing couples counselling, I also offer a Relationship Health Check. This is a one-off extended 90-min session designed to help couples take an honest, structured look at their relationship. Together, we'll explore what's working well, where you may be feeling stuck, and the patterns that might be creating distance, conflict or misunderstanding.

Many couples find it provides clarity, practical insights, and a better understanding of each other's needs. Whether you're experiencing difficulties or simply want to strengthen your relationship, a Relationship Health Check can be a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect and decide on the next steps together.

Fertility, Pregnancy Loss and Parenthood
Few experiences can feel as isolating as fertility struggles or pregnancy loss.

Many people tell me they feel as though their lives have been placed on hold while everyone around them seems to move forward. Fertility treatment, repeated disappointment, miscarriage, baby loss, difficult pregnancies, and the transition into parenthood can bring feelings of grief, anxiety, guilt, shame, anger and profound sadness.

What can make these experiences even harder is that they are often invisible. Friends, family and colleagues may not fully understand the emotional impact, leaving you feeling alone with thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to share.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a midwife for over ten years and supported women and families through pregnancy, birth, uncertainty and loss. Alongside my counselling practice, I continue supporting people navigating fertility journeys through a UK charity.

Therapy can provide a space to process grief, explore difficult emotions, make sense of changing identities, and find support during a time that can feel incredibly uncertain.

Living with Chronic Illness, Disability and Life-Changing Health Conditions
Living with a chronic health condition can affect far more than your physical health.

Illness, disability, pain, fatigue and changing abilities can impact confidence, relationships, work, independence and your sense of who you are. Many people find themselves grieving the life they once expected to have while trying to adapt to a reality they never chose.

You may feel frustrated that other people cannot see what you are dealing with day to day. You may be exhausted from constantly having to explain yourself, push through symptoms, or adjust to limitations that others take for granted.

As someone who has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for many years, I understand first-hand that chronic illness affects every part of life, not just the body. It can challenge your identity, your relationships, your future plans and your emotional wellbeing.

Therapy offers a space where you do not have to minimise what you are going through. Together, we can explore the emotional impact of illness, disability and life changes, while helping you reconnect with your strengths, values and sense of self.