Claire Harrison
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About me
As an Emotional Therapeutic Counsellor I am interested in your feelings and where they come from. I approach counselling from an holistic point of view as I believe it is all connected. To me the importance of finding each person's uniqueness is paramount.
The type of counselling I offer takes you on a journey of self discovery. I have faced many difficulties and challenges in my life but believe this is how we grow as human beings, in fact I believe this makes me a better counsellor.
I use various creative 'tools' to find answers to the issues causing you concern. I will go at your pace as sometimes finding out about oneself or experiencing things from the past can be hard but believe me in the long term it is very rewarding and freeing as you will start to be in control of your behaviour and life choices.
I work with young adults to pensioners; I believe you are never too old to have this kind of therapy. It is soul searching. I offer counselling on several issues from: child abuse, infertility, adoption, addictions, anxiety, sexuality and gender identity, depression, self-harm, loss and bereavement, unemployment, anger, illness (particularly cancer) loneliness, intrusive thoughts abusive relationships and low self-esteem.
I am particularly interested in helping people to re-connect with themselves which could have been lost or indeed never have been found.
I want to help you let go of old emotions which are no longer working for you and help you find some kind of peace, which can be different for all of us.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Counselling Skills from Gloucestershire Counselling Services
- Foundation Course Certificate in Emotional Therapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Emotional Therapeutic Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in Emotional Therapeutic Counselling
- Therapeutic Art Life Coach with Udemy
- CBT Practitioner with Kain Ramsey
- Working with Trauma with Christine Sanderson
- Safeguarding Training level 3 with Melanie PheIps
- Moving Your Practice Online with Online Therapy Institute
- Workshop on OCD and Intrusive thoughts with Mind ,Body Breakthrough
- IFA trained Aromatherapist.
Previous work experience with children in various areas from teaching drama for Stagecoach to running mobile creches.
Performed in various Theatre productions as an actress.
I have worked with the general public in different settings including nursing homes, residential settings and hospitals.
Counselling
Recently I have counselled teenagers and older clients with issues relating to anxiety, depression, child abuse, bullying, anger, low self-esteem , suicide, family breakdown, bereavement, gender identity, addictions, trauma, intrusive thoughts, bereavement and fertility issues.
Helped both male and female clients with relationship issues including, domestic abuse, separation and loss. Making life changing decisions. Goal setting for a new direction of career.
Counselled couples experiencing difficulties.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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National Counselling Society (NCS)
The National Counselling Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Living with a physical illness or the after affects of treatment for ; specialising in Cancer.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Consultations And Fees
Free 20-30 min phone consultation or Free 20-30 min on Zoom
I offer a £10 30 min consultation PHYSICAL FACE TO FACE at my Therapy room at Quayside Wellbeing at Gloucester Docks.
Most of my clients have an hour session, but some like an hour and a half. Everyone's needs are different and so will benefit from a different amount of sessions. It maybe every week, or two weeks or once a month (I do recommend sessions closer together in the early days).
PHONE AND ZOOM SESSIONS NEED TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE
£45 for an hour Individual sessions by phone or zoom
£45 for an hour Face to Face at clinic
Some funding is also possible for clients on low incomes if you meet the criteria of The Foundation For Emotional Therapeutic Counselling Therapy Fund.
48 HRS NOTICE REQUIRED IF NEED TO CANCEL OR CHANGE SESSION
(or will be charged)
To make real change you need to make a commitment
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Please phone or message me for up to date details as things can and do change.
Further information
Please look at my website: www.selfhealingtherapies.co.uk for more details about me and how I work. I also have a Facebook Page: Self Healing Therapies With Claire Harrison and Instagram Page selfhealing_therapies with tips/ feeds on mental health.
We work together to discover what is stopping you from living the life you want. It could be events from the past, negative behaviour patterns and low self worth.
I use different 'tools' if I think they can help explore an emotion to gain insights.
You will also need to engage in the process to make real progress.
I may use: Visualisations, dreams, inner child work, crystals, art work, CBT exercises and work sheets, letter writing and more experimental exercises.
I work practice at Quayside Well-being at Gloucester Docks and also at my home in Newent.
Zoom and phone sessions are also available.
