About me
Hello & a warm welcome. My name is Claire and I'm an Integrative Counsellor with additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I work with a range of concerns such as low self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, Transgender, body dysmorphia, and neurodiversity. I have worked with an age range of 18 through to 89 years.
Integrative Counselling means I tailor sessions to suit your personal needs, drawing upon a variety of theoretical modalities to best support you.
At the heart of my work is a person centred approach of empathy and person to person unconditional positive regard. I came into counselling having come through a series of personal issues of my own and believe every human deserves the right to be heard, supported and held in a compassionate safe place.
Through the power of therapy we can journey together through whatever may be negatively impacting your quality of life, untangling thoughts, fears, and past and present experiences.
With gentle guidance, empathy and connection, I believe every person holds within them the power to discover their full potential and to achieve a harmonious self relationship.
It's an honour and a privilege to accompany my clients on their journey of self exploration and development, and I believe our relationship is key to a positive outcome.
A warm, professional and caring reception awaits you.
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I also manage a small team of trainee counsellors who are available to see you at a reduced rate of £25.00 per session. The trainees are recieving full professional training, are BACP registered and engage in regular supervision.
Sessions with me are £45.00.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills and Theory
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Diploma in Counselling Skills
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£25.00 - £45.00
Additional information
Sessions with me are charged at £45 per session, and £25 with a trainee counsellor.
When I work
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Further information
There is no minimum time or limit to how long you require counselling. You are the expert in knowing your needs and I will work alongside with you at your own pace. Equally, there is no check list of reasons for seeking professional support. If something in your life is unsettling you, no matter how "small" or "insignificant" you feel it might be, it's a big enough reason to reach out. Please don't suffer alone.
Sessions are held weekly in our quiet and peaceful therapy room in Lopen, South Petherton, close to Yeovil.
