Claire Ratcliffe MBACP - Psychotherapist, Supervisor & Couples Therapist

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

I have 15 years experience of working in a helping 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 also have experience working within a unit specialised in working with those who have experienced sexual abuse/assault and areas surrounding this.

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 facilitate stress, anxiety, and resilience training for staff who work within the NHS.  I also provide individual and group supervision for various 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 couples 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.


Training & Qualifications

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Counselling Concepts
101 Transactional Analysis Certificate
Certificate in Couples & Relationship Counselling
Advanced Certificate in Couples & Relationship Counselling
Foundation Training in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Diploma in Social Care
Certificate in Child & Adolescent Studies                                                                            Certificate in Understanding Autism/Asperger Syndrome (ASD)

Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice

Certificate in Supervision - Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy

Workshop: TA (Transactional Analysis) and working with couples
Workshop: Trans Awareness
Workshop: Development of the Self
Workshop: Attachment Theory & Psychotherapy
Workshop: The Symbiotic Power Struggles in Relationships
Workshop: Metaphors in Therapy
Workshop: The Inner World of Asperger’s
Workshop: Psychology of Sexualised Trauma
Workshop: Introduction to Child Development
Workshop: Neurobiology & Human Development                                                                Workshop: Domestic Abuse Awareness

I am currently studying on a 4 year training course at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy towards a Diploma in Transactional Analysis & Integrative Psychotherapy.

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

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 UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis)

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.