Clare Ducker

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About me

Are you or a young person you know feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed? Struggling with self-esteem, relationship issues, or challenges at work or school? Wondering if you might be neurodivergent, or do you already have a diagnosis? Imagine feeling calmer and more in control—how would that change things? If this resonates, counselling could be beneficial.

I provide a safe space to build a trusting relationship, explore, and work towards your goals and potential. A judgement-free zone to voice your thoughts and be heard can be therapeutic, sometimes strategies and tools are also beneficial. Counselling aids in understanding thoughts and behaviours, fostering better coping mechanisms, enhancing self-awareness, and boosting self-confidence, ultimately altering how you perceive yourself and your life.

I love working with students and adults, helping them navigate life's hurdles and enhance their wellbeing. As a relational therapist, my goal is to offer a secure environment where clients' relationships, including the one with themselves, can be explored, understood and improved. My areas of focus include ASC, ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem, identity and relationship issues. I also work with adult adoptees.

For further details, please visit my website.

My practice is in Bridport on Tuesdays and in Exeter on Wednesdays. The initial session is offered at a discounted rate of £25, providing an opportunity to see if we are a good match. Please text or email to arrange an initial meeting.

If you would like a 15-minute phone, Teams, or Zoom call, kindly book an Introductory call. Alternatively I offer a free 15 minute in person session.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Integrative Relational Psychotherapy, which allows me to use a wide range of theoretical perspectives and experiences, from psychoanalytic approaches to brief solution-focused work. Additionally, I possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Working with Young People.

My professional background includes working for Relate within secondary schools and colleges, managing a private practice for adults, and supporting callers and volunteers at the Samaritans. Post-pandemic, I worked for  a third-sector charity handling CAMHS referrals, working extensively with neurodivergent young people and their families. Since relocating to Dorset, I have resumed my private practice, working and supporting young people and adults.

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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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

  • I offer free 15 minutes in person or via phone, Teams or Zoom
  • I offer the first full session at £25.
  • Thereafter a 50 minute session is £50.
  • Some concessions are available.

When I work

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I work in a quiet private room in St Micheals Lane in Bridport on Tuesday afternoons and evenings and Wednesdays at the Margeret Jackson Centre in Exeter.

For online availability please ask.

Further information

The initial session is offered at a discounted rate of £25 for 50 minutes. This session is dedicated to discussing your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals and to determine if we are a suitable match. It's also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have. Should we agree to go ahead, we will exchange contracts and start establishing our therapeutic relationship. I recommend weekly meetings initially, after which we can review and adjust the frequency to best fit your needs.

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

The premises in Exeter is not accessible to wheelchairs. The room is on the first floor accessed by stairs. The room in Bridport is wheelchair friendly, the toilet is on the first floor.

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom