Claire Nunan
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About me
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
As a member of the queer community myself I understand some of the challenges or concerns which people within the community may experience. This can often be in terms of identity, a sense of needing to define yourself, relationships whether that be romantic ones or with friends and family, at work or in other aspects of life. Similarly, those experiencing neurodiversity can often struggle with their connections and relationships with others or with day to day functioning and tasks.
During sessions, we can look at what’s brought you to counselling and discover ways to help you move forward, gain clarity or find solutions. It can also be a safe and respectful space to express yourself and try new things.
If it sounds like you would want to know more or work together, please do send an enquiry.
What my clients say about working with me
"Really helpful and I would be in a much worse place without having that."
"I've really appreciated the space to process."
"I have found it useful to come see you each week... and it certainly gave me the push to reach out to and confront some people about issues that were upsetting me."
"I feel like I've came to terms with a lot of the issues internally."
What to expect from counselling
The heart of counselling is a good relationship between client and counsellor. Because of this I always suggest an initial session to talk about why you’re coming to counselling, what your hopes are, as well as for you to be able to ask any questions you might have. It is also a chance for us to meet and see if we feel like we would get along working together. For the initial session, I offer a reduced rate.
Once we have agreed to work together sessions will be arranged for a regular time each week via Zoom or telephone. I provide both long and short-term counselling (so a minimum of six weeks through to ongoing work for as long as needed).
Getting in touch with me is a simple process of clicking the ‘email me’ button or visiting my website and contacting me from there.
About my training
In order to become a Senior Accredited Counsellor of the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) I completed an extensive range of training. If you would like to know about my full qualifications and professional memberships, I have provided a list of these below.
I am also a Certified Cyber Therapist and member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO): this means I have had special training to work with clients online, so you know you're in safe hands!
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor who has worked in Bristol for 12 years. I hold a Masters's Degree in Counselling from the University of Bristol (having first completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling). An integrative training course is one in which various different approaches are taught and used. Although I work from a mainly person-centred approach, I combine many different approaches into my work to suit the individual needs of a client. I am also a Certified Cyber Therapist.
I have experience working in various for various organisations and charities, including a specialist LGBTQ+ service, providing counselling, as well as working in private practice.
Qualifications:
- MSc in Counselling at the University of Bristol
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling at the University of Bristol (BACP accredited course)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology (BPS accredited course)
- Therapist at the Online Therapy Institute
Registrations:
- Senior Accredited NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society)
- BACP Register of Practitioners
- GMBPsS (Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Division of Counselling Psychology)
- Professional Member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy 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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£55 per 50 minute session
Initial session £20
I have a limited number of concession slots. Please contact me for further details and availability.
