Clare Reeve
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About me
Welcome to Clare Counselling
Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to help you understand if I might be the right fit for you.
I operate a warm and welcoming practice located near Long Melford, Suffolk, conveniently serving clients from both Essex and Suffolk.
I work with individuals of all ages, including adults, families, and children. My specialised training enables me to support children and adolescents, as well as adults dealing with challenges rooted in their early experiences.
My areas of expertise encompass a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on family dynamics and relationships, and how they affect individual well-being. I am especially passionate about addressing early childhood trauma, drawing on my extensive experience in this area.
My therapeutic approach is primarily psychodynamic, yet I adopt an integrative style to best meet the unique needs of each client. This flexibility is especially important when working with children. I utilize creative methods such as play, art, and sand tray therapy to facilitate expression, as children often communicate metaphorically.
I emphasise a non-directive approach, welcoming whatever you bring to our sessions without judgment. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental; building rapport and trust is essential for effective therapy.
I understand that meeting a new therapist for the first time can be anxiety-inducing, and I strive to provide a warm, nurturing environment where you can feel safe and supported.
I have experience addressing a variety of issues, including:
Family dynamics
Parent-child relationships
Stress and anxiety
Friendship challenges
Identity concerns
Bullying
Self-harm
Anger management
Trauma
Bereavement
Eating disorders
Confidence and self-esteem
Divorce and family separation
Attachment issues
School refusal and phobias
Sibling relationships
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you on your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Please see my listing as a Supervisor.
I specialise in the therapy of Children and Adolescents, Fully Insured, Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Registered member of the British Association for counselling & Psychotherapy.
MA Psychodynamic Counselling University Essex Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies Nov 2016
Clinical Supervision Certificate British Psychological Society 2016
HE Diploma Child & Adolescent Counselling Anglia Ruskins University 2012
HE Cert Counselling Anglia Ruskins University 2009
City & Guilds VRQ level 2 Youth work
I also have hundreds of hours built up in (CPD) Continued professional development training including recent child safeguarding training.
Meditation Teacher Diploma 2015
EFT Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner Diploma 2022
Menopause well-being practitioner Diploma 2023
Since graduating in 2012 I have gained much experience and many clinical hours volunteering, working in a private practice and as a self- employed practitioner working in various settings including Schools.
Prior to working as a counsellor I worked as a Project Manager for a local charity supporting young carers and their families.
With qualifications and a background in Art & Design with art being an important part of my life personally and valuing the use of art and creativity as a means of expression and working therapeutically.
I am also a qualified meditation teacher offering both one to one and group mindfulness and meditation workshops.
Offering sessions at my own private practice in Sudbury Suffolk.
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Family issues
Parent / child work or Adult child parent relationships
School Phobia
Young Carers
Effects of Bullying
Child/Adolescent identity difficulties
Parenting Support and classes
Menopause related issues
Mindfulness
Well being retreats
Clinical supervision
Business Counselling/consultation- advice supervision in starting up in private practice
PSHE./ Citizenship and emotional support lessons for Schools / youth groups
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£65.00 - £100.00
Additional information
More details available on my website.
Fees vary depending on service offered.
School Contracts available at a highly competitive fee
When I work
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I have no evening or weekend availability currently
Further information
Adult counselling also available
Parent and family work
Student counsellors also at a reduced price
For School contracts please make contact to discuss fees
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