Clare Sweeney

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About me

Hi, I’m Clare, thanks for taking the time to visit my profile.

Life is full of turning points, moments where we recognize the need for change but feel unsure of where to start. Whether you are healing from an abusive relationship, managing the change of a loss, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious and disconnected from your life, or are seeking greater understanding of yourself, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s next. 

If you feel like you are constantly battling yourself it is exhausting, and it can be hard to know where to begin. My practice works on the understanding that talking helps, but talking alone isn’t always enough. I blend counselling with somatic and breathwork practices to help you move beyond insight and into real, embodied change.

Our experiences live in the body. Think of a childhood embarrassment, a difficult relationship, a moment of fear and your body remembers even when your mind tries to move on. Together, we start with your story, but we don’t stop there. We work on creating safety in your body, rebuilding trust in yourself, and helping you feel grounded, steady, and open to new possibilities.

I understand turning points not only as a counsellor, but as someone who has navigated them personally. Through learning new skills and making intentional changes, I’ve seen how growth becomes possible when we feel supported and resourced.

If you’re ready to explore what’s happening for you and begin moving toward the life you want, I’m here to listen, support you, and walk alongside you

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Northern Regional RC/University of Ulster – Pass with distinction 2022
  • Post Foundation degree in Counselling, Northern Regional RC/University of Ulster – Pass with distinction 2025
  • Trained Mental Health First Aid
  • Registered member BACP
  • International Stress Foundation Group and Individual debrief and defuse trained Nov 2022
  • STORM© Skills Training in Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Mitigation Level 2 May 2026
  • Somatic Clearing Facilitator (ongoing 2026)
  • Certificate in Life Coaching Dec 2025
  • Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Training Oct 2025  
  • Level Three Advanced Certificate in Grief and Loss 

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
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Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£45.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

My fee remains the same for evenings and weekends, and you will not be charged more for these times. 

Discounted rate is available for a limited number of counselling students 

When I work

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Beresford Business Centre, 2 Beresford Road, Coleraine, BT52 1HE

Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55

Type of session

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Types of client

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

Key details

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