Claire Holley
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About me
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I appreciate that you may be at a difficult place right now and reaching out to seek support takes courage.
There are times in life when all of us struggle and in that you are not alone. Many of us experience anxiety, depression, stress and trauma, in addition to challenging circumstances, life changes, illness, bereavement, relationship difficulties, and work issues. Whatever you are finding difficult, I truly believe that counselling may benefit you.
As a person-centred counsellor, I believe our relationship will be the key that may enable change in your life. My aim is to create a safe space, without judgement, in which you feel valued for being yourself. It is in this way and by always endeavouring to understand issues from your point of view that our relationship may be of therapeutic value. As we continue to work together this may enable you to become aware of more of yourself and to empower you to move towards a life that brings you greater stability and contentment.
As a non-directive practitioner, the pace and content of the therapeutic space is yours to decide, although I shall be an active participant in what you bring. I shall accompany and support you empathically on your journey, wherever you choose to go, at the time that is right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling Practice with electives of Trauma, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Sex and Sexuality.
Additional training in: Solution Focused Therapy, Single Session Therapy, Anxiety, Grief and Bereavement, Suicidal Ideation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Envy and Jealousy, and Imposter Syndrome.
In addition to clients of all ages in private practice, I have experience as a counsellor working with children and young people in both primary and secondary educational establishments and NHS Primary Care, and adults in an EAP context.
With a commitment to my ongoing professional development, I engage in reflective practice, regular supervision, and undertake training opportunities and reading the latest research. I am an ethical practitioner and work within the NCS and BACP Ethical Frameworks.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
With our relationship being at the centre of our work together, I offer an initial conversation of fifteen minutes via the telephone or Zoom, free of charge. From this time, you can decide whether you would like us to work together further and we can discuss the terms that this would be under, either then or after you have reflected on the experience. If you decide you would like us to work together after this, I offer hour long sessions for a fee of £50, either at my personal office in Burton Joyce or via Zoom or the telephone. Please contact me however you most feel comfortable if you would like to discuss the possibility of us working together and I hope to meet you soon.
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My working hours are flexible and this can be discussed in our initial conversation.
