Claire Wain

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Humanistic Counsellor and Supervisor. BA (Hons). MBACP

About me

If life has been feeling heavy, overwhelming, or perhaps simply not quite like yourself, you don't have to face it alone.

Hello, and a very warm welcome.

There are times when we can feel anxious, low in mood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. You might be struggling with relationships, past experiences, or simply a sense that something isn't quite right. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.

I offer a calm, confidential, and thoughtfully held space where you can slow down and begin to gently explore what's going on for you. There's no pressure to have the right words or a clear starting point. Thoughts don't need to be organised before they're spoken. Together, we can find a way in that feels comfortable and manageable.

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. My aim is to help you feel at ease, supported, and never judged. As our work develops, we can build a trusting relationship where you feel safe enough to share openly and begin to make sense of your thoughts and feelings.

As a Humanistic counsellor, I believe that every person is unique. Rather than following a set formula, I shape our work around you—your experiences, your relationships and what feels most important to you. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels right for you, making sense of your experiences with curiosity, compassion and care.

I believe that even in difficult moments, there is potential for growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of yourself.

If you're considering counselling, or simply wondering whether it feels like the right time, you're very welcome to get in touch. You can also visit my website if you'd like to learn a little more about how I work before making contact.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling
  • Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
  • CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Supervision 
  • Level 2 Aim Qualification Introduction to Counselling
  • NCFE Level 3 in Counselling skills and theory
  • BACP course stage 1:  Children and young people
  • The Counselling Academy- Couples Toolkkit
  • I have experience working with both adults and young people, including within a local charity supporting those affected by domestic and sexual abuse. This has given me a deep appreciation of how important it is to feel safe, supported, and gently heard when working through difficult or painful experiences.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 - £100.00

Concessions offered for

  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Unemployed

Additional information

My fees are £60 for individual clients and £100 for couples. 

Supervision rate is £55 per session. 

When I work

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Further information

Please be aware there are no toilet facilities available. 

Southampton, Hampshire, SO31

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

A warm, reflective space where we can pause, think and grow together, led by a shared curiosity about our work.

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