Claire Parris
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About me
About me
We all experience difficulties and challenges in life. Reaching out for support is a brave first step towards taking back some control and sharing that burden. I can offer a warm, non-judgemental space where we can work together towards gaining an insight into what you are experiencing. This often includes looking at how we relate to ourselves, others and the world around us. By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, based on trust, we can work to understand what you seek from therapy and make changes to support your wellbeing. For me, counselling is not about fixing problems but changing your understanding and view of the problem, finding meaning in adversity and ultimately enabling you to work towards living in a way that you find more satisfying.
How I work
I am an integratively trained counsellor, which allows me to draw from a range of perspectives and theories in order to meet your specific needs. I work from a relational perspective with an understanding of the multi-layered dynamic of human experience. There is no one size fits all! My style aims to be non-directive and collaborative, working at your own pace to meet your needs. I have a specific interest in supporting clients with complex health concerns and the impact of difficult diagnoses, particularly cancer. I also have experience working with bereavement, neurodiversity, health anxiety, aging and menopause. I previously worked as a teacher and youth mentor in a range of educational settings.
What to expect in your first session
I offer an initial no obligation, free of charge 30 minute online session or phone call to assess our suitability to work together. It’s important to me that you feel comfortable with your chosen therapist. Our first session would include a discussion around the issues you’d like to work on and an outline of how I work - and of course an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 (2024)
- BSc (Hons) Reflective and Therapeutic Practice (final year) Metanoia Institute (2025)
- TA101 Transactional Analysis, Iron Mill College (2024)
- MRes Social Science (Dist.) Brunel, University of London (2019)
- MSc Medical Sociology (2003) Royal Holloway, University of London
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.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Further information
Student concessionary rates offered.
