Claire Rule
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About me
Are you somebody who is very good at putting other peoples needs ahead of your own but this means you find yourself burnt out, anxious, stressed and frustrated with a to do list that never seems to get any smaller?
I specialise in helping people who feel overwhelmed by all the demands placed on them by others and by themselves. People who struggle to say "no," or find themselves lost in the expectations that are constantly being put on them. People who when they do occasionally put in some 'me' time find it spoiled by the guilt that always seems to accompany it. People who want to please everybody at the expense of themselves.
In our sessions together, we will explore ways to create boundaries that feel good to you, build self-compassion, and help you reconnect with your true desires and needs. My role is to help you feel empowered in your own journey, allowing you to find the confidence to embrace your voice and your worth. I am here to support you every step of the way.
As we look at all the anxieties and stresses we will work together to set goals to reduce these overwhelming feelings, and I’ll guide you in taking small, intentional steps towards living a life that aligns with your needs. We'll start to notice those behaviours that are keeping you feeling stuck.
You will have a space to talk about you and feel truly heard, valued, and understood. To express yourself freely knowing that your feelings and experiences matter.
You’ll leave each session feeling more empowered, with a renewed sense of clarity and the tools to start creating the life you deserve.
I’m a counsellor who has personally experienced the journey of learning to set boundaries and stop people-pleasing. I’ve learned how important it is to listen to and honour my own needs, and it’s this understanding that I bring to my work with clients. I know how difficult it can be to break free from patterns that keep you from living authentically.
As an experienced and qualified person centred counsellor and member of the BACP with a Masters degree in Psychoanalytic Studies I can give you the tools to process and manage any challenges or barriers that you feel have been keeping you stuck in this cycle.
It's never too late to recognise what is keeping us stuck making the same choices again and again.
Let us find your way, at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Person Centred counsellor, with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, along side this I have many years of experience working with people from all walks of life and all ages. I have a Masters degree in Psychoanalytic Studies and have attended numerous training courses in theories such as Transactional Analysis, amongst others, giving me a varied and integrative approach.
This combination of experience and learning gives us more scope to find out what way works best for you.
I work with people who are coping with loss of self, shame and confidence issues caused through anxiety, stress, relationship/work issues, bereavement and grief.
It is never too late to start the journey in understanding ourselves and I believe regardless of age counselling allows us to add to the tools we already have in order to help us manage the everyday more effectively.
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.
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).
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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Additional information
I offer a free 10/15 minute on the telephone to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the counselling process.
Leave me a message and we can arrange a convenient time for our initial conversation.
When I work
We can work out a time that best suits you and your day.
Further information
We can build a relationship built on trust and respect.
