Claire Parsons


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About me
Hello, I am Claire, a trained, integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor. I offer to listen with empathy, warmth and openness in a confidential space where you can bring the topics and life challenges you wish to explore in therapy.
I work in rooms in Coulsdon, Sutton and South Croydon.
Working in an integrative way means that I can combine theoretical approaches, depending on what best suits you. Due to my background in art, we can work creatively if you wish, a powerful way to express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. Primarily, I believe that building a mutually trusting relationship, a human connection, is at the core of successful therapy. My focus is always on supporting you to find clarity, peace and a way forward.
Every person is unique, and as I value the variety of human experiences. I welcome all genders, sexualities and neurotypes. My therapy rooms are as sensory-considerate as possible. I embrace the expression and spirituality of different traditions, cultures and faiths.
I can offer a free, brief preliminary call to discuss availability and your needs. If you wish to go ahead, each session will be 50 minutes, usually weekly. I can offer long or short-term therapy, in person by phone, online, and Walk and Talk (outdoor) therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Professional Diploma in Counselling Level 6
- Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis Theory
- Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 2
- Certificate in Counselling and Creative Therapeutic Expressive Arts - Level 3
- BA Honours degree in Illustration
I have experience working for the NHS and in private practice with clients from many backgrounds, from young adults to senior citizens.
I am committed to furthering my skills with continued professional development in counselling and psychotherapy and regularly attend workshops, conferences and seminars.
Member organisations

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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
A session is £60 in person and £50 for online and Walk and Talk.
I want to avoid cost being a barrier to counselling, so please contact me regarding concessions.
Payment is by BACS or cash before the session.
When I work
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Further information
Professional Memberships
BACP