Clare Crossley

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a professionally qualified and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  I offer face to face and online counselling for individual adults aged 18 and over.

At times in our lives we can find ourselves feeling distressed and anxious or perhaps low and depressed where life seems to have no meaning.  We might be struggling to manage a change in our personal circumstances; the loss of a close relationship; loss of purpose, identity or self-esteem or perhaps a family or other relationship is troubling us and feels difficult to resolve.  

Whatever you are experiencing that brings you here, looking for the right support can feel daunting.

I offer a welcoming, calm, confidential space where you can talk about aspects of your life which are troubling you, where you won't be judged and together we can make sense of your experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

My approach is psychodynamic which recognises that problems we encounter in the present are often influenced in some way by experiences and feelings from our past.  Although out of awareness, these may still be shaping our interactions today and have a bearing on our difficulties.

In discovering less conscious aspects of ourselves, it is possible to gain greater self-awareness and self-understanding.  This can help to bring relief from distress but it also helps to expand the realm of choices and possibilities available to us.

My approach

Therapy is a collaborative endeavour.  You set the topics we talk about and the pace at which we work and I will encourage you to be open and honest about what is troubling you.  It is my aim to listen carefully and to help you to clarify and express your thoughts and feelings and whilst not offering direct advice, I will support you to make sense of things and come to your own understanding.

My practice

I practice from a comfortable and peaceful room in a private home in Standlake, near Witney.  This is easy to get to and there is ample free parking close by.  I also offer online counselling.

I offer therapy on short term, time limited or longer term basis depending on the needs of each individual.

What to do next:-

If you would like to explore counselling with me, please get in touch so we can arrange a brief telephone conversation, which is free of charge.  You may tell me a little of what is feeling difficult and we can decide if it would be helpful to meet for an initial consultation.       

The no-obligation initial consultation provides an opportunity for you to tell me more about yourself, your concerns and hopes for therapy and where you can experience what it might be like to work with me.  We can decide if what I offer is appropriate for your needs and you may also ask any questions you might have.    

Transitions, particularly pregnancy and motherhood; mid-life issues; retirement and older age.

Initial consultation - £50 (60 minutes)

Ongoing sessions - face to face - £50 (50 minutes)

Online sessions - £50 (50 minutes)