Claire Nixon

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About me

I am a warm, compassionate and experienced counsellor with over ten years of clinical practice supporting children, young people and adults who are struggling with low mood, anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm. I understand how exhausting and isolating it can feel when life becomes heavy or when anxiety starts to take over your thoughts, relationships or sense of self. You do not have to navigate this alone.

I have worked extensively within both CAMHS and private practice, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Over the years, I have supported many people who feel stuck, numb, anxious, low in confidence, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is calm, thoughtful and genuinely human. I aim to help you feel understood, accepted and safe enough to explore what is really going on beneath the surface.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work integratively, drawing on approaches such as CBT, Person‑Centred Therapy, Existential Therapy and Solution‑Focused Therapy. This means I tailor therapy to you, your experiences, your pace and what you hope to gain rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.

Clients often tell me they value my ability to gently balance empathy with clarity, helping them make sense of difficult emotions while also developing practical coping strategies. Whether you are experiencing ongoing anxiety, persistent low mood, emotional burnout, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer space to slow down, reflect, and begin to feel more grounded again.

I have particular experience supporting neurodiverse clients, as well as individuals navigating complex family dynamics or long‑standing emotional patterns. Above all, I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard, not judged, and respected as the expert in your own life.

Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you are used to managing on your own. I offer a warm, steady and professional space where you can explore what you are experiencing and begin to find a way forward that feels right for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 4 Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Level 4 and 5 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • CPD Certification in Existential Therapy
  • Level 7 Post Graduate in Clinical Supervision
  • Level 3 Education and Training - Teaching Counselling courses in further education

Experience

  • CAMHS - clinical and profession lead
  • HCRG Deputy Head of Targeted and system support services 
  • Harlow College- Teaching Person Centred Counselling 
  • School Counselling
  • Private Practice

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). 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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

£60 per face to face session
£50 per online or telephone session
Add £20 for couples and family session 
£70 Clinical Supervision 90 minutes £60 Clinical Supervision 60 minutes

Students and Trainee Counsellors Supervision £50 90 minutes

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

Key details

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

Person-Centred clinical supervision offering a safe, reflective space to explore pratice, build confidence, and support work with clients.

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