Claire Goodey

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Outdoor, indoor and online solution-focused therapy
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

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location_on Sheffield S8 & S11
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

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About me

Almost ten years in the world of therapy and I've learned a lot about how I work best and what works for my clients.

My autistic brain is slow to process things so I prefer to deep-dive for a longer time (90+) than a bit of time (50 minutes). I'm currently offering shorter term (1-12 sessions) chunks of longer sessions (90+ minutes).

Apparently I ask unusual questions.  I don't think they're unusual but enough people have commented now that it must be a thing!

My human brain really enjoys getting 'stuck in', being creative, playful and animated.  Metaphors, pictures, stories, props - all possible, along with good old talking, or silence if you prefer (or need).  

What I provide is closer to a hybrid of therapy and coaching.  There are worksheets and exercises to complete; we are collaborating, I am your guide, you are the expert (whether you like it or not hah!)

Come with a question, a feeling, a pattern you've noticed. AND / OR come with a desire to know yourself, to like yourself.  I can help with this.

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My modality is humanistic, I have a person-centred core, integrative philosophy and an autistic brain.  There's a bit of ADHD, quite queer, extrovertedly introvert (I need a lot of alone time but I love a big get together) and I am finally accepting that maybe I do like poetry after all!

I am experienced with post-traumatic stress, sexuality/identity questions, polyamory challenges, anxiety, depression, sexual violence, domestic abuse, family conflicts and relationship difficulties.

Kink-friendly and sex positive.  But actually, not just buzz words!

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, somatics and using creativity.

I have seven years' post-qualifying experience working with relational/attachment trauma, relationship challenges, polyamory, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, and generalised life difficulties.

Member organisations

BACP
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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Outdoor therapy. Online. Nature therapy.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£100.00 - £250.00
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

Fees depend on how long a session is.

Minimum session time is 90 minutes.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

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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Graves Park, Hemsworth Road, Sheffield, S8 8LL

13B Rustlings Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7AA

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online and telephone sessions require only appropriate hardware and software. Graves Park can get muddy and bumpy but there are paths. There are benches dotted around also. The Peak District is varied.

Online platforms

Zoom

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