Claire Payne

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location_on Paignton, Devon, TQ4
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hi - Well done on taking the first steps towards feeling better. Let's start clearing those clouds.......

I am a trauma informed NCPS registered Counsellor and Qualified Trainer. I am based in Private Practice in Torbay, Devon and can offer face to face work locally, or remotely nationwide. My work is integrative, encompassing Person Centred, Gestalt and CBT Approaches. I also able to offer Sand Tray work if words are harder to find for you. I work flexibly to meet your needs in session, accommodating your pace and style of healing.  I work with clients on a short or long term basis and have over 30 years experience  working within Social Care settings. I have a wealth of experience in face to face work with traumatised individuals and understand the impact of early years and trauma on your daily life. I specialise in Workplace stress and burnout, Compassion Fatigue, trauma, as well as Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Early years trauma and Attachment difficulties.

I look forward to hearing from you. Together we've got this!

Training, qualifications & experience

Counselling Diploma Level 4 in Integrative Counselling. Additional training to become Trauma Informed. 

MA/Dipsw - Masters and Diploma in Social Work.

Award In Education and Training. 

30 years experience of working within the Health and Social Care environment. Trained in managing therapeutic responses to Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, workplace trauma and early years trauma. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I have limited availability currently, but if you call me, we can see if there are alternative slots we can use. 

Further information

Claire offers a warm and calm approach, working together to make therapy the best experience it can be for you. 

Type of session

In person
Online
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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I have a treatment room in central Paignton which is easily accessible by bus and train. There is wheelchair access to the rear of the property. I am able to do home visits within a certain distance range.

Online platforms

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