Claire Goodey
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About me
I'm an autistic therapist offering something different in 2024. Details of the (almost) traditional therapy I offer are further down.
Through my own experiences of therapy and supervision, not to mention just life, with neurotypicals I'm realising there's some themes of things I would prefer to have in my life.
In no particular order, they are:
- To not feel rushed
- Space to settle into and make my own
- Confidence that my 'why' question won't be met with defensiveness
- My quirks to be celebrated
- Freedom to stim as my being requires
Recognising that therapy is hard and life for autistic people is hard, and if you're late diagnosed (or late realised without formal diagnosis) there are some BIG adjustments to be made, new bits of you to learn about and old bits of you to unlearn.
I want to help you with this adjustment. I'm not going to tell you what to do. I'm not going to question your self/diagnosis. I am offering extended time with a set framework (if that's what you want) in a space in the Peak District that we choose together either as a one-off or on an ongoing basis.
From 90 minutes up to three hours (consider it a mini-retreat!) I will work with you as you develop your self-relationship and your relationship with the wider natural world. Bring a question, a feeling, an uncertainty, a hunch - anything goes.
N.B. You don't need to be autistic to work with me in the above way.
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I provide outdoor therapy year-round at Graves Park with occasional sessions online if I am away (and not on annual leave).
My modality is humanistic with a person-centred core and integrative philosophy which essentially means I follow you and where you want to go only interjecting to facilitate exploration. I also can work creatively with tools and materials to work through things with the use of metaphor, symbolism and play.
If you like the sound of the way I work but would prefer to work indoors, I rent a room close to Endcliffe Park.
For those that may be uneasy about meeting in person, or are too far away geographically, I also offer sessions by Zoom or telephone.
I am experienced with post-traumatic stress, gender transitions, sexuality/identity questions, anxiety, depression, sexual violence, domestic abuse, mother/daughter conflicts and relationship difficulties.
Kink-friendly and sex positive. But actually, not just buzz words!
My neurodivergent process brings a direct, perhaps unusual way of enquiring about your experience. It also means I have a slower, deeper process that really allows me to connect to you, necessitating a smaller caseload which means I usually work only on a weekly basis.
I offer a free, no obligation 15 minute telephone consultation to allow you to get a sense of what you can expect from therapy with me and ask any questions you have. I welcome email correspondence also.
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Training, qualifications & experience
I have completed the BSc (Hons) in humanistic and integrative counselling and psychotherapy at Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in Nottingham.
Ongoing professional development around shame, trauma, outdoor therapy, dreamwork, sex, diversity, neuroscience and using creativity.
I have seven years' experience working with relational/attachment trauma and post-traumatic stress which includes the adaptations created to deal with the trauma such as alcohol/substance problems, poor relationships, difficult relationship with food etc.
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Outdoor therapy. Walk and talk. Zoom.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Longer sessions will be multiplied by the number of hours we work together e.g. two hours = £120
When I work
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My day usually starts at 9.30am with half an hour between appointments.
I don't work evenings or weekends.
Further information
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