Clara Charlesworth

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location_on Woodbridge IP12 & London SE1
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

My approach as an integrative counsellor is to be by your side as you explore and face the challenges of your life. As Thich Nhat Hahn once said, 'understanding is love's other name' and understanding sits at the heart of my practice. People I have worked with describe me as warm, caring, safe and supportive, creating a non-judgemental, holding space for our work together.

When I work with you, alongside an ability to listen, I bring energy, insight, gentle challenge, creativity, a ready smile and a warm heart. Whilst this is your space, my varied life experience informs and nourishes our time and the work we do together. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a fully trained counsellor with a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling. I am also a trained Pesso Boyden Therapist. 

I run my own private counselling practice, working with a variety of people, including those who may experience challenges in accessibility.

I have volunteered for a low-cost counselling service in London working with a diverse range of clients. 

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

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Additional information

I am committed to accessibility, if my fee is not affordable, please contact me so that we can have a conversation. 

When I work

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The Sprat Shed, Lime Kiln Quay Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BD

London, Greater London, SE1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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