Claire Ratcliffe MBACP - Psychotherapist, Supervisor & Couples Therapist

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

I have 16 years experience of working in a supportive capacity. I have been working as a therapist since 2010, and have been working with couples since 2013.

There are a number of reasons why you may choose to enter therapy. My main areas of experience include working with:

Abuse - (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, including historical abuse)
Trauma – Including vicarious trauma
Shame
Childhood related issues
Relationship issues – Codependency, separation, divorce, affairs & loss of connection
Family issues
Sexuality issues (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender - LGBT)
Confusion around sexuality & coming out
Identity development
Stress, Depression & Anxiety
Burn out, lack of motivation and feeling stuck
Self-esteem, Self-awareness & Self-acceptance

Alongside my private practice I have have experience working within units specialised in working with those who have experienced sexual abuse/assault and areas surrounding this. I also worked within prison services providing Psychotherapy for women who have experienced trauma.

I have extensive experience counselling staff in the Occupational Health Division within the NHS, also within local GP surgeries, and other counselling organisations within Greater Manchester.  In addition to this, I have significant experience working within Mental Health Rehabilitation services. I spent a number of years facilitating stress, anxiety, and resilience training for staff who work within the NHS.  I also provide individual and group supervision for staff within drugs and alcohol services, and for other organisations within Greater Manchester.

I accept referrals from solicitors, schools, Universities, GP's and other organisations and counselling services.

Relationship & Couples Counselling

I am a fully trained and qualified relationship therapist, and have been working with couples since 2013. I work with heterosexual and same sex couples who are at various stages in their relationship. Relationship counselling allows you to work through problems in your current relationship, look at how past relationships may be affecting your current one, and explore ways of improving and strengthening your relationships in the future.

Relationship/Couples Therapy Training

Certificate in Couples & Relationship Counselling
Advanced Certificate in Couples & Relationship Counselling
Workshop: TA (Transactional Analysis) and Working with Couples
Workshop: Can We Repair After the Affair
Workshop: Forgiveness After the Affair
Workshop: The Symbiotic Power Struggles in Relationships
Workshop: Domestic Abuse Awareness
Workshop: BDSM/Kink

Psychotherapy & Counselling Training
Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Level 7)
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Counselling Concepts
101 Transactional Analysis Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
Certificate in Supervision - Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy

Neurodiversity Training
Certificate in Understanding Autism (ASD)/Asperger Syndrome                                    
Workshop: The Inner World of Asperger’s
Workshop: Introduction to Child Development
Workshop: Neurobiology & Human Development
Workshop: Understanding ADHD
Workshop: Neurodiversity                     

                                                                                       
Short Term Courses
Foundation Training in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Diploma in Social Care
Certificate in Child & Adolescent Studies                                                                    
Workshop: Transgender Awareness
Workshop: Development of the Self
Workshop: Attachment Theory & Psychotherapy
Workshop: Metaphors in Therapy
Workshop: Psychology of Sexualised Trauma
Workshop: Working with Addiction

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Individual Therapy for adults & young people (aged 14 upward)

Couples & Relationship Therapy

Supervision for both qualified counsellors, and counsellors in training.

Staff support / Clinical & Reflective Supervision within organisations (Individuals & Groups)

I also accept EAP referrals (Employee Assistance Programme)

Further information

To ensure I can help clients in the best way possible I enhance my professional practice by regularly working in supervision, therapy and participating in professional learning programmes.

I am a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework and guidelines.

I am a member of UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy)

I am fully and comprehensively insured.

I hold a current and up to date DBS.

I also offer supervision for qualified counsellors, and counsellors in training.
Please refer to my supervision profile. Alternatively contact me via email or telephone for further information.

Confidentiality

All therapy I provide is confidential. There are some situations, however, when I will not guarantee this. If I consider you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else I will break confidentiality. However, this is discussed and agreed between us at intake.